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“These products are cheap, of poor quality and intended for drinkers,” reads the explanatory memorandum of the Alcohol Control Bill, approved in September 2019.
As of November 1, the sale of alcoholic beverages belonging to the beer groups, fermented beverages and alcoholic cocktails with a volumetric concentration of ethyl alcohol greater than 6%, packed in containers greater than 0.2 liters, is prohibited, except in those cases where these beverages are bottled in glass. ceramic, wood or metal containers.
There is also a prohibition under which no more than 6 percent. Drinks containing more than 1% by volume of ethyl alcohol may not be sold in containers containing more than 1 liter.
Finally, the sale of alcoholic beverages with an ethyl alcohol content greater than 22% by volume in bottles, glasses and other factory packaging intended for direct consumption is prohibited.
Seimas member Paulius Saudargas, who initiated these bans, refers to a study published by Vilnius University in 2017, which revealed that drinkers generally choose cheap and strong “bambal” beer or “fruit”, fortified fruit wine.
“Alcoholic beverages packed in a yogurt cup container with a removable lid are also intended for alcoholics,” it said in an explanatory note.
The outgoing Seimas has adopted several amendments to laws restricting the trade in alcohol.
For example, starting in 2018, intoxicants will be available on weekdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Also, people under the age of 20 can no longer buy alcoholic beverages.
The Seimas has also repeatedly increased excise duties on alcoholic beverages.
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