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Saturday, December 4, 2010

MICHIGAN-LIQUOR-CONTROL-COMMISSION-RESPONDS TO CONCERNS ABOUT “BLACKOUT-IN-A-CAN” AND BANS ALCOHOL-ENERGY-DRINKS

By Michael Nichols

The alcohol energy drinks that are sometimes called “blackout-in-a-can” has been banned at least temporarily from store-shelves in Michigan. It may be an effort to cut down on incidents of what have been called “alcohol blackouts” and to combat OWI/DUI-arrests-in-Michigan. On November 4, 2010, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) banned all alcohol energy drinks from the State of Michigan.  The average alcohol energy drink has 12% alcohol content in a 24oz can whereas the average beer has 4-5% alcohol content in a 12 oz container.  These drinks, are also often referred to as “wide-awake drunk” and “cocaine in a can” and have infused stimulants like caffeine, taruine, and guarana. Some popular alcohol energy drinks include: Four Loko, Black Jack Cola, Joose, and Smirnoff raw tea.  These and many more must be off the shelves of stores within 30 days of November 4th.  The MLCC exercises control over what alcoholic beverages are allowed in the state pursuant to Article 4, §40 of the Michigan Constitution and MCL 436.1201(2).

 

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Mike Nichols is a national leader in drunk driving defense. He is a member of the Forensic Committee and Michigan delegate to the National College for DUI Defense. He is also a Sustaining Member of the College. Nichols is also a founding member of the Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys; a member of the American Chemical Society; an associate member of he American Academy of Forensic Science, Adjunct Professor of Forensic Evidence in Criminal Law and OWI Law and Practice at Cooley Law School. He is also author of the West OWI Practice book and several chapters in other books on science and the law.

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