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Hot TopicsThe world of Alcohol and Other Drugs is always changing. New laws, policies, research findings and programs make this a dynamic topic. Look here for some of the most pressing problems, and the latest important changes that may affect AOD prevention.
November 6, 2007 On November 5th 2007 San Diego City Council passed a resolution banning drinking on all San Diego beaches, bays and parks for a trial period of one year. The ban will go into effect with in the next year.
November 6, 2007 On November 5th 2007 San Diego City Council passed a resolution banning drinking on all San Diego beaches, bays and parks for a trial period of one year. The ban will go into effect within the next year.
October 18, 2007 San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders has extended the Noise Reduction Ordinance to all of San Diego. The ordinance began as a pilot program in the college and mid city areas and will now include other major problem areas of the city including Pacific Beach and Mission Valley.
May 9, 2007 The San Diego City Council has proposed a "Noise Reduction Ordinance" due to a high volume of complaints from homeowners in the College Area. The proposal allows San Diego Police to fine individual residents in homes recieving noise complaints by up to $1,000. SDSU students who are issued citations may be subject to further disciplinary action by the university if they violate " Standards of Student Conduct."
April 26, 2006 The San Diego City Council recently passed a revised Social Host Ordinance. A panel of Superior Court judges had previously ruled the ordinance unconstitutional. The newly revised ordinance has modified the language to now hold the hosts of a party or gathering responsible for preventing underage drinking on their property. Prior to this revision the issue of liability was unclear and left up to interpretation. The new ordinance clearly states that hosts are required to "take all reasonable steps" to prevent underage drinking. These steps include controlling access to alcohol, checking IDs, and supervising activities of minors. There is a mandatory $100 fine for first time offense and $200 fine for subsequent offences, to both the host and minors cited for underage drinking. Additionally, the ordinance will enable law enforcement to cite minors on private property for underage drinking. Prior to the new ordinace law enforcement could not come into a private residence to cite minors for underage drinking.
Tijuana is located less than 30 minutes from downtown San Diego across the US-Mexico Border. The Tijuana nightclubs are an alluring draw for many young college students because they offer cheap alcohol and 18 and up drinking. Along with this, Tijuana nightclubs target college students by offering drink specials for college students, advertising heavily on college campuses, and some even provide free transportation down to the clubs. While the allure is obvious, the consequences of binge drinking in Tijuana can be devastating. Surveys of SDSU students tell us that being drunk in Tijuana increases your risk of bad experiences by over 400%. Everything from fights, to negative encounters with Tijuana police have been reported. And the problems don't stop at the border. Sharing the road with those returning from the bars and nightclubs are over 300 drunk drivers every weekend night. Accidents from both intoxicated and exhausted drivers are common along the freeways heading north from San Ysidro. Recently, Tijuana officials have begun to target and fine clubs that offer "All you can drink specials." Fines for the clubs range from between $15 and $2,500 for breaking this new ordinance in an effort to curb binge drinking and DUIs in the city. There is also an effort by the city of Tijuana to target those clubs who directly promote at colleges in the United States trying to encourage underage drinkers to party in Tijuana.
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