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New Law Proposed To Limit Alcohol Sales In Vologda Oblast

Proposed Legislation Aims To Curb Alcohol-Related Problems

Legislation is being proposed in Vologda Oblast, Russia, that would severely restrict the sale of alcohol. The new law, if passed, would ban the sale of alcohol in all retail stores, with the exception of state-owned stores. The law would also impose strict limits on the hours that alcohol can be sold, and would prohibit the sale of alcohol to people under the age of 21.

Legislation Response to Widespread Alcohol-Related Problems

The proposed legislation is a response to the widespread alcohol-related problems in Vologda Oblast. According to the Vologda Oblast Health Department, alcohol is a factor in over 60% of deaths in the region. Alcohol-related problems are also a major contributor to crime, domestic violence, and child neglect.

New Law Would Significantly Reduce Alcohol Consumption

The proposed law would significantly reduce alcohol consumption in Vologda Oblast. A study by the World Health Organization found that a 10% increase in alcohol prices leads to a 5% decrease in alcohol consumption. The proposed law would effectively increase the price of alcohol by making it available only in state-owned stores.

Law Expected To Face Opposition

The proposed law is expected to face opposition from the alcohol industry. The alcohol industry is a major employer in Vologda Oblast, and the new law would cost the industry millions of dollars in lost revenue. The alcohol industry is also likely to argue that the new law would not be effective in reducing alcohol consumption, and that it would simply drive alcohol sales to the black market.