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The Missouri House Gives Initial Approval to Regulating Powdered Alcohol Like All Other Alcohol

Date: April 11, 2017
By: Jack Morrisroe
State Capitol Bureau
Links: HB 433

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Powdered alcohol would be regulated the same as beer, wine and spirits under an initially approved House measure.
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Wrap: The Missouri House approved the broad alcohol measure by a voice vote. The bill would also allow for broadcast advertising of alcohol prices and delivery of alcohol with a signature by someone of legal drinking age.

The first brand with federal approval to market powdered alcohol, Palcohol, says the drinks are best for the outdoors and travel because powder would weigh much less than liquid.

At least thirty-one states ban the sale of powdered alcohol, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

The House approved banning powdered alcohol last year, but it did not become law.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.

Intro: 
A measure to relax regulations on alcohol advertising was initally approved in the Missouri House.
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Wrap: St. Peters Representative Robert Cornejo said the measure would only stop unnecessary regulations.

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Description: This is a common-sense step in the right direction for a free-market, to not have the government tell people how they can consume a legal product.

Further, the measure would allow deliveries of alcohol with a label saying the signature of someone twenty-one years or over is necessary to recieve it.

Republican Representative Keith Frederick said the state must be careful to not promote excessive alcohol use.

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Description: This is not Kool-Aid. These are not popsicles. There's a tremendous downside to the public health from inducing people to consume alcohol.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.