Under new law, underage drinking violations plummet

By Nathan Crabbe

"The number of underage drinking violations at bars frequented by University of Florida students has dropped dramatically, which officials attribute to a new Gainesville city ordinance that punishes bars with excessive violations."

"Now officials are looking at another way to crack down on excessive and underage drinking: halting bars' ladies night promotions, which violate the city's anti-discrimination ordinance. ..."

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