Underage People in Nightclubs (H 5291)
The General Assembly is again considering perennial legislation barring adults under the age of 21 from entering nightclubs where alcohol is served.
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The General Assembly is again considering perennial legislation barring adults under the age of 21 from entering nightclubs where alcohol is served.
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