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Mandatory ID Checks for Alcohol Could Become LawAnchorage Assembly Members are looking to pass an ordinance next month to require liquor stores to do mandatory ID checks every time a person buys alcohol.Anchorage residents may soon be required to show mandatory identification every time they buy alcohol from a liquor store, if an ordinance passes the Anchorage Assembly. The hot button issue resurfaced after the public voted in the 2011 Municipal General Election to create a law to require packaged liquor stores to do mandatory ID checks.
“This is a change and people are always hesitant, but it’s one that needs done,” said Assembly Member Dick Traini.
It’s a change Traini says will target people who have a “Red Stripe” on their driver’s license, and are prohibited by the courts from drinking.
“If you don’t ever check, how would you ever know somebody that comes in there had a “Red Stripe”, he said. “They can’t buy alcohol, the reason they have a “Red Stripe” is because they’re a danger to themselves and society.”
Along with targeting people who have “Red Stripes” on their driver’s licenses, Traini says this will also help eliminate underage drinkers, but some business owners including Ivan Ramos with Don Jose’s Restaurant believe this move will create an inconvenience for regular customers.
“ After you know them (customer), and you've seen their ID, it would become very troublesome for the consumer and also for the establishment itself,” he said.
Whether an inconvenience or not, the decision is now left up to the Assembly to decide. A public hearing and potential vote is scheduled for May 10.
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Franke said on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:45 AM
Why do we need yet another law on the books? If somebody look sunderage, then card em'--if however they appear to be older--what the heck. let common sense rule folks--not some pansy that lives on the hillside trying to have his/her way...
66860619CoryBufford said on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:47 AM
Red Striper's should be held accountable for their violation of the law, and not the rest of society. Why pass a law that would favor another draconian regulation.
66860808Adamant Voter said on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:06 AM
This was Proposition 11 on the Apr 5, 2011 Ballot. Less than 25% of voters voted. A sample ballot was even published spelling out this proposition. Will this be like Dancing with the Stars or American Idol where people only vote when they are upset? VOTES COUNT. Only those who voted can complain. http://www.alaskadispatch.com/sites/default/files/Ballot_Review_2011_0.pdf
66862352Tanya said on Wednesday, May 25 at 10:24 AM
I recently went out of state, and was sooo estatic that I didn't have to have my ID plastered to my forehead, I am well over 21 and look it to. As far as the "red striper's"... what happened to the pill that makes you sick if you drink? I have seen "red striper's" order a coke in a bar, and then drink from their friends, so they can still drink just like kids do. Laws aren't going to save society from itself.
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