Bill > SB417

This bill requires all on-premises licensees (such as bars and restaurants), off-premises licensees (like liquor stores), and state liquor outlets to post a specific warning statement about the health risks of alcohol consumption. The warning, which must be placed in a conspicuous and prominent location with a contrasting background, will read: "According to the Surgeon General, drinking alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk and women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects." The bill modifies existing state law (RSA 175:4, IV) by adding language about cancer risk to the existing warning about pregnancy risks. The new requirement will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, and according to the fiscal note, it is expected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually for the state. The primary purpose of the bill is to improve public awareness of potential health risks associated with alcohol consumption.

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