Deputy Carlos Amarante García (Espaillat-PLD), son of former Minister of Interior and Police Carlos Amarante Baret, submitted a bill that would penalize the selling of alcohol on the premises of fuel stations, including their food shops. The bill highlights that drunk driving has caused a high percentage of traffic accidents, resulting in deaths, incapacities and property damage.
The bill establishes that the Ministry of Interior and Police temporarily be empowered to shut down the fuel stations until a final decision is taken by a judge. A specialized alcoholic beverages prosecution service would be created to implement the provisions.
After the passing of the law, fuel stations are given one year to stop the sale of alcoholic beverages from their premises.
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Camara de Diputados
27 September 2018
