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  1. Public Health, Alcohol Regulation and the Three-Tier Distribution SystemJames F. Mosher, JDAlcohol Policy ConsultationsAddictions organizers conference call, March 19, 2013, General Board of Church and Society, United Methodist Church

  2. The Alcohol Distribution Three-Tier System Producer Tied House Laws Direct Shipment Laws Wholesaler Retailer Consumers

  3. Public Health Goals of the Three-Tier System Deter undue producer influence on retailers • Sales and advertising practices Reduce competition; maintain an orderly market • Restrict quantity discounting • Maintain minimum prices Protect small retailers Deter sales to minors

  4. Wholesaler Tier • Under attack by big-box retailers and producers • In “control” states, operated by the state (either directly or through contract) • Highly profitable • Until recently, private wholesalers have been strong opponents of public health initiatives

  5. Fundamental Question Is alcohol an ordinary commodity subject to the same market pressures and rules as other consumer products? Federal Trade Commission, alcohol producers, big box retailers: YES! Public health and wholesalers: NO!

  6. Regulatory Measures At Risk(through court and legislation action) Measures directly related to the three tier system: • Restrictions on direct shipments • Quantity discounts; minimum pricing • Restrictions on producer/wholesaler promotions for retailers • Push to privatize state retail and wholesale operations • Protection of wholesaler tier

  7. Regulatory Measures At Risk(through court and legislation action) Measures indirectly related to the three-tier system • Restrictions on alcohol advertising/marketing • Restrictions on days and hours of sale • Restrictions on type, number, and location of retail outlets • Other restrictions on alcohol availability and marketing

  8. What the Science Tells Us Decreased alcohol consumption Increased alcohol prices/taxes Decreased public health/safety problems Source: CDC Community Guide 2010

  9. What the Science Tells Us:Alcohol Availability Increased alcohol consumption Increased alcohol availability Increased public health/safety problems Source: Babor et al. 2010

  10. What the Science Tells Us:Youth Exposure to Alcohol Marketing Increased intention to drink Increased youth exposure Earlier initiation/increase in drinking Source: Anderson, et al. 2009; Babor et al. 2010

  11. Great BritainA case study in the risks of treating alcohol as an ordinary commodity • The Guardian Headline: • Hospital admissions due to drinking double in 10 years • Doctors' leaders call for stricter controls over the sale of alcohol, including minimum pricing

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