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The 21+ Ordinance

The 21+ Ordinance. Abhi Pant. Iowa City Bar Scene. 2009- Iowa City Council Members met to pass the 21+ ordinance. There was “too much binge drinking” happening amongst college students. Bars, now, only allow people that are 21+.

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The 21+ Ordinance

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  1. The 21+ Ordinance Abhi Pant

  2. Iowa City Bar Scene • 2009- Iowa City Council Members met to pass the 21+ ordinance. • There was “too much binge drinking” happening amongst college students. • Bars, now, only allow people that are 21+. • Bar violence, underage alcohol abuse, miscellaneous crime and the volatile feel to downtown Iowa City has lowered significantly.

  3. Iowa City Music Scene • Most bars are venues. • The music scene now suffers because of the 21+ Ordinance. • Most high school or college students cannot attend concerts. • Several venue owners say revenue is falling. • There has been a decrease in national acts traveling to Iowa City.

  4. Solution

  5. Solution • Portland, Oregon is a model city for this solution. • Mid-2008 portland’s OLCC passes all age bar law. • Strengthened security. • ID’s checked for facial constructions. • “Wet” and “Dry” areas inside bar/venue. • Tree System.

  6. Consequences • More jobs. • Bloom of music scene. • Insurance rates lower. • Less underage drinking. • Everybody wins!

  7. Sources • Boston. “Portland bar owners text each other about fake IDs.” Nov, 14 2011. Web. 11/2/2012. http://www.boston.com/ • Heaton, Nora. “Iowa City bars to remain 21-only after close race.” Nov, 3 2010. Web. 11/2/2012. http://www.dailyiowan.com/ • Portland Tribune. “OLCC grants minors access to bars with music venues.” April, 18 2008. Web 11/2/2012. http://thevig.portlandtribune.com/ • Sami,Yenigun. “21 To Drink, 21 To Listen: Iowa City's Live Music Problem.”NPR-National Public Radio. ->Oct, 5 2010. Web. 11/1/2012. http://www.npr.org • The Daily Iowan. “New plan to combat underage drinking needed” Jan 4, 2012. Web.11/1/2012. http://www.dailyiowan.com/

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