MODEL POLICIES

1. MODEL POLICIES

2. This presentation has been based largely on the Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center’s PowerPoint presentation “Outlet Density.”

3. Presentation Objectives • To teach a process for creating policy change such as the Social Host Law • To suggest for your consideration several municipal & corporate policies geared toward reducing underage drinking & other alcohol-related problems

4. Policy Change The Process for Creating Policy Change • Collect data • Identify problem • Identify solution • Identify allies & opposition • Educate & persuade

5. Social Host LawA good example of policy change! When and how did Oklahoma’s social host law come into being?

6. Underage Drinking Together We Can Make a Difference

7. Social Host Law

8. What is a social host law? A social host law forbids a person who owns or controls (e.g. leases or is steward over) a premises to allow underage people to drink alcohol on said premises. Adults or minors may be charged with violations of this law.

9. Too many youth are drinking: (lifetime use) 22 % of 6th-graders 36% of 8th-graders 53 % of 10th-graders 65% of 12th-graders Most youth obtain and drink alcohol on private property. Why is a social host law necessary?

10. “Teen Arrested for Hosting Large Party…..”

11. Model Policies • Control of outlet density • Conditional use permits • “Deemed approved” ordinances • Noisy assembly policies

12. Model Policies • Parks & recreation policies • Special event policies • Alcohol sponsorship policies • Alcohol advertisement policies

13. Controlling Outlet Density • What is outlet density? • It’s the concentration of alcohol retailers in a geographic area or to a specific population. • e.g. 10 retailers / sq. mi. • 10 retailers / 1,000 residents

14. Controlling Outlet Density • Why should we control outlet density? • The higher the outlet density, the easier it is for underage persons to obtain alcohol. • The higher the outlet density, the higher the consumption rate among adolescents • Outlet density is significantly related to a neighborhood’s level of alcohol harm, esp. violence.

17. Controlling Outlet Density Q: Why should we control outlet density? • Over-concentration of outlets reduces economic diversity in a neighborhood • Making it less attractive to potential residents or customers (and thus also to businesses). • How do you want your neighborhood to look?

22. Controlling Outlet Density • How can we regulate outlet density? • Through licensing (business, liquor, &/or tax licenses). • Through zoning.

23. Applying the Process • Collect data • Identify problem • Identify solution • Identify allies & opposition • Educate & persuade

24. Applying the Process Collect data • # of on-site retailers • # of off-site retailers • # of specialty licensees • Plot them on a map. Also plot schools, churches, or other places youth may frequent.

25. Applying the Process • Police reports • Sales to minors (compliance checks) • Social host violations • Minors in possession • Property damage • Assaults (physical & sexual) Collect data

26. Applying the Process Collect data • Place of last drink (POLD) report, generated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services • Useful tools may include the: • *Freedom of Information Act, governmental agencies (e.g., ABLE, OK Tax Commission, ODMHSAS) • *computer-aided dispatch systems, zoning documents, mapping software, graduate students

27. Applying the Process Identify problem Identify solution • To prevent a specific outlet? • To prevent outlets in a particular neighborhood?

28. Applying the Process Identify allies • Recruit community members (esp. key stakeholders) to advocate to governmental authorities. • Recruit governmental authorities themselves (e.g., city councilmen).

29. Applying the Process Identify opposition • Discover why they oppose the policy change. • Philosophical? • Monetary? • Other? • Address their concerns.

30. Applying the Process Educate & persuade • Fact sheets • Letters to the editor • Forums • Press conferences / media events • Social media

31. Applying the Process * Treat the opposition with respect. Consider their points of view seriously. Be patient. Remember… Educate & persuade

32. “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.”

33. Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) A special zoning permit that allows a local jurisdiction to place conditions on the location, design, and operation of any type of commercial activity Example: News Article: Ozaukee Press; Port Washington WI 3-19-2014 Kwik Trip wins Ok second time Plan Commission clears way for proposed fueling station, convenience store In a reversal to a hotly contested decision made last year, the Village of Saukville Plan Commission voted last week to approve conditional-use permits that clear the way for the construction of a Kwik Trip gas station, car wash and convenience store.

34. Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) • Hours of operation • Signage • Employment of minors • Sale of single servings

35. “Deemed Approved” Ordinances Much like a CUP only more extensive since it also applies to outlets that preexisted the ordinance

36. Noisy Assembly Policies Often affords police legal reason to enter private premises where they suspect underage drinking may be occurring but hadn’t previously been able to prove.

37. Parks & Recreation Policies Prohibiting the consumption of alcohol at public parks, lakes, nature areas, recreation facilities, and parking lots can afford police the opportunity to break up underage drinking parties.

38. Parks & Recreation Policies It can also reduce other alcohol-related problems such as violence, vandalism, and DUI.

39. Special Event Policies • Designate service & consumption areas • Require sales to end prior to event • Limit of types of alcohol available • Require Responsible Beverage Service and Sales (RBSS) Training of employees Policy changes for Mayfest in Tulsa: • created better wrist band bracelets • Vendors: no drinking while working (employees received drink tickets for after shifts) • Event staff more visible • No youth allowed in certain areas

40. Responsible Beverage Service and Sales (RBSS) for Special Events Benefits of Responsible Beverage Service and Sales (RBSS) Training of vendors/employees • Reduces over serving. • Provide managers, bartenders, and waiters who serve alcohol with the knowledge and skills to practice responsible alcohol sales and service. • Ensure that expectations, liabilities and legal responsibilities are communicated to all licensees/permit holders.

41. Responsible Beverage Service and Sales (RBSS) for Special Events After completing this training, the participants will be able to… • understand legal and social responsibility; • identify common signs that signal an underage ID; • recognize signs of intoxication. Recommendation for a new Model Policy could be….. • employees who violate serving size must attend RBSS training

42. Alcohol Sponsorship or Advertisement Policies • Prohibit entirely alcohol sponsorship of or advertisement at city- or corporate- sponsored events • Prohibiting or vet the distribution of alcohol-related promotional items • Prohibit or limit alcohol-related signage • Prohibit or limit mention of alcohol-related sponsorship by MCs

43. Questions?

44. Contact your local Regional Prevention Coordinator or ABLE Agent (2M2L State Coordinator) Erik Smoot Captain ABLE Commission 405- 837-9740 Erik.smoot@able.ok.gov