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Social Host Seeks To Eliminate Bureaucracy
The Liquor Advisory Commission in Galesburg is attempting to lessen the burden of proof for Galesburg Police with the drafting of a social host ordinance.

Governor Pat Quinn signed a social host law into effect in August of 2012, but the law didn't take effect until January 1st.

With the new state law, Galesburg is attempting to eliminate bureaucracy at the state level while gathering revenue for the City.

Drug Free Community Grant Coordinator Tina Gummerson tells WGIL having a local social host ordinance allows the City to design it to the specific community.

"The way I understand it, with a City Ordinance violation, it doesn't go to court they don't have to prove anything," says Gummerson. "They just write a ticket and there's a fine paid. That is why it makes it a little easier to enforce as far as having a city ordinance than the state."

On surveys, about 30 percent of high school students reported they get alcohol from their parents; however, 80 to 90 percent said they get it at parties or other social settings.

State Law describes Social Host violations as a Class A misdemeanor punishable with a fine of no less than 500-dollars.

Gummerson says, as it stands from discussion, the City would mirror the state law, but said they would also had a Nuisance Party Ordinance to complement it.

Once out of committee, the Social Host draft ordinance would need to be approved by the Galesburg City Council.
01 04 13 by Newsroom
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