Advisory Council on Underage Alcohol Consumption Meets September 4 in Albany

ALBANY, NY (09/02/2008)(readMedia)-- The state Advisory Council on Underage Alcohol Consumption will hold its initial meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2008.

As per Mental Hygiene Law, the Advisory Council on Underage Alcohol Consumption is established consisting of twenty-one (21) members who are representative stakeholders in the effort to combat under age alcohol consumption. The Advisory Council is charged with studying and analyzing information regarding underage drinking consumption; the responses to underage drinking made by government officials; to conduct public hearings as necessary; identify recommendations on educational programs and training programs for law enforcement officials and prosecutors, as well as the appropriateness and effectiveness of existing civil and criminal laws. The Council is responsible for submitting an annual report to the Governor, the Majority Leader of the Senate and Speaker of the Assembly regarding its activities and recommendations.

WHEN: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm, Thursday, September 4, 2008.

WHERE: 1450 Western Avenue, Albany, New York - Fourth Floor Conference Room

WHO: OASAS Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo; Advisory Council members and OASAS staff.

AGENDA: Meeting will include introductory remarks by Commissioner Carpenter-Palumbo, overview of the Council; nomination of the Council Chair and Vice Chair, discussion to determine Council's focus, priorities and action steps; Minimum Legal Drinking Age update; and presentation on proposed Social Host legislation.

The Advisory Council on Underage Alcohol Consumption meeting will be available through webcast at: http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/webcasts/index.cfm

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