The critical piece of Oregon's minor decoy program holds business owners accountable for violations committed by their employees. But Sen. Lim would prohibit the OLCC from suspending or canceling licenses for violations of sales to minors or to visibly intoxicated persons. Tyreea Smith, head of the Regional Drug Initiative Youth Coalition and a junior at Jefferson High School, has seen the sad result of minors and alcohol. With more information, there won't be as much killing. Lim's proposed bill forsakes public safety for profit.
Police agencies see the decoy program as one of the best enforcement devices.
We have a legal and social responsibility to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors. Alcohol and drugs were a factor in 42 percent of all fatal auto crashes in 1997. We cannot deny the severity of this problem. She adds that responsible Oregonians should be doing all we can to stop the alcohol-related carnage on our roads. It would appear that Sen. Lim has different priorities.