New measure beefs up penalties in underage drinking

By Bob Bernick Jr.

"A tough new underage alcohol use bill will 'get at those responsible,' its sponsor in the Utah Legislature says..."

"Currently, said Oda, an underage drinker who uses a false ID (or a person who provides a false ID) to get into a place that sells liquor can have his driver's license suspended for a year. But rarely, said Oda, are judges imposing that penalty, to either the drinker or the false ID provider."

"[This bill provides a stepped increase in penalties, up to a class A misdemeanor -- a year in jail, a cash fine and three years suspended license for repeat offenders..."

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