What are the two California bills that are currently pending on alcopops?
AB 346 – An Act to Restrict Youth Access to Alcoholic Beverages with Special Appeal to Minors, introduced by Assembly Member Jim Beall, will limit youth access to alcohol products, such as alcopops, with particular youth appeal. Alcohol-spiked energy drinks and pre-packaged Jell-O-shots are defined by the bill has having special youth appeal. For all other beverages, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control will identify youth appeal based on the taste and packaging of the beverage and the extent of youth consumption. Products determined to have special youth appeal will be required to carry a label, Warning: Contains Alcohol and be subject to specific marketing restrictions to limit youth access. AB 345 – The Underage Drinking Prevention Act of 2007, introduced by Assembly Member Lori Saldana, allocates $53 million in tax revenue resulting from the proper taxation of alcopops to the prevention of underage drinking. Revenue from a new license fee for manufacturers, distributors, an
