Spanish Catalonia says no to happy hour to help curb excessive drinking

[demoleft]

"Revellers looking for drunken antics in the Spanish region of Catalonia may have to rethink their options following a new crackdown on budget alcohol.

Catalonia has banned happy hour promotional gimmicks to help curb excessive drinking among young people, the regional government said.

Violators in the region, which includes the city of Barcelona, could face fines of up to £6,000 ($9,000).

The measure is part of a new regional health bill approved on Wednesday."

source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/8309552.stm

[imdjh]

1. Why don't they ban excess consumption instead of cheap prices?

Just make it against the law to serve a person more than 3 drinks.

Not that I approve of either law, but of the two I like mine better.

[damntexdem]

2. Catalonia to prevent catatonia?

Induced by alcohol?