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Article: Diageo Backs Legislation to Ban 'Alcohol Without Liquid' (AWOL) Machines in Kentucky
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- April 3, 2008
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To: STATE EDITORS
Contact: Rachel Rosenblatt of FD, +1-212-850-5697, for Diageo
FRANKFORT, Ky., April 3, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diageo,
the world's leading spirits, wine, and beer company, and an industry
leader in promoting responsible drinking, applauds Kentucky's
legislature for approving a bill that will ban 'Alcohol Without
Liquid' (AWOL) machines across the state. HB 202 aims to eliminate
the sale and usage of the dangerous devices that vaporize alcohol
and allow people to inhale the fumes.
"We applaud Kentucky's legislature for recognizing the dangers
associated with AWOL machines. We call on other organizations, such
as the Marin Institute, to extend their support here as ...