Food and Beverage Safety and Regulations

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Section One - Alcohol Licencing Requirements

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1.1 - Within 12 months of the Act's enactment, the Ministry of Health and Education shall implement a policy to strengthen the standards for acquiring and maintaining an alcohol sales licence. This policy shall comprise the following provisions:
1.1.1 - Any applicants for an alcohol sales licence must demonstrate compliance with all relevant laws as well as public health and safety regulations, as well as a track record of responsible business operations.
1.1.2 - Licensees must get regular training on safe alcohol sales and consumption, with proof of training presented to the appropriate authorities at least once every two years.
1.1.3 - Local authorities will conduct annual inspections of alcohol-selling outlets to verify continued compliance with health and safety requirements, including age verification processes and alcohol consumption restrictions.
1.1.4 - Any vendor found in violation of these restrictions will face penalties such as fines, suspension, or revocation of their licence, depending on the severity of the infringement.
1.2 - The Ministry of Health and Education shall create a public registry of licensed alcohol vendors that is accessible to the public and includes compliance records, inspection findings, and any disciplinary actions taken.

Section Two - Prohibition of Outdoor Drinking

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2.1 - It shall be unlawful for any individual to consume alcohol in any outdoor public location, unless specifically specified by local authorities or licensed establishments.
2.2 - Local governments shall be authorised to create designated locations or events where outdoor alcohol drinking is permitted, subject to rules that protect public health and safety.
2.3 - The Ministry of Health and Education shall issue clear guidelines within six months of the implementation of this Act, specifying:
2.3.1 - The criteria for designating areas where outdoor alcohol consumption may occur.
2.3.2 - The conditions under which alcohol consumption is permitted, such as crowd management, safety precautions, and time limits.
2.4 - Anyone seen consuming alcohol in an unauthorised outdoor public location shall be fined between 50 and 200 florins, depending on the severity of the infringement. Repeat offenders may face increased fines or other punishments imposed by local authorities.

Section Three - Sales and Consumption of Alcohol in high-risk areas

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3.1 - The Ministry of Health and Education, in collaboration with local governments, must identify and designate specific high-risk areas where alcohol sales and consumption pose major threats to public health and safety. These regions may include areas with a high prevalence of alcohol-related harm, such as violence, addiction, or public disorder.
3.1.1 -This classification shall be evaluated every two years, with an evaluation of the efficiency of the imposed measures, the availability and accessibility of alcohol addiction support programmes, and the potential impact on neighbouring communities. Any changes to the limits will be made in collaboration with community members and public health professionals.
3.2 - In high-risk areas, the Ministry may execute one or more of the steps listed below:
3.2.1 - Complete prohibition of alcohol sales and consumption.
3.2.2 - Restrictions on alcohol sales during certain hours, such as prohibiting sales after a designated time in the evening.
3.2.3 - Limitations on the sorts of alcohol that can be sold (such as prohibiting the sale of high-proof alcohol).
3.3 - Local governments in high-risk areas shall be responsible for enforcing these measures, which may include heightened patrols, inspections, and penalties for noncompliance.
3.4 - Any individual or business found violating alcohol sales and consumption limitations in specified high-risk areas will be fined between 200 and 1,000 Florins, depending on the type and frequency of the offence. Repeat offenders may face extra penalties, such as the suspension or termination of their alcohol sales licence.

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