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http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/arti...ocal03.txt
New rules at the launch ramp - after the bit about flu shots
How about a dollar a head entrance from beer drinkers only to fund the security and id check for wristbands - thats how this (ex) - love the sound of that - boat charter operator would do it.
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LOL Bullwinkle! Great response to that whole story. I actually laughed out loud when I read about the guy riding his ATV. I was surprised to read that drinking was allowed at all there. I thought it was not allowed in county parks.
I think $1 a head is a great idea to pay for security.[8D]
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Problem is, a "good" lawyer can argue that there are serious legal issues surrounding a "fee" or "tax" being levied for admission into an alcohol-consuming environment.
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I think a prudent lawyer would advise that the county to steer clear of any liability and ban intoxicants at county recreation facilities altogether.
My plan being second best - grin
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"Problem is, a "good" lawyer can argue that there are serious legal issues surrounding a "fee" or "tax" being levied for admission into an alcohol-consuming environment."
They'll call it a "cover charge"?
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A "cover charge" is usually something that people pay when they go into an establishment in which kids aren't allowed.
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The isuue is ... who is selling the booze
In this case its a bring your own deal
All the county is doing is verifying age (and hope fully running a warrant check) - to issue a bracelet that identifies this person as being over 21. Id sub it out to securitas or one of those
the county may or may not impose a user fee... think of it as a launch ramp for boats and ......
all kidding aside.... do we think anyone is really going to drive down to the police station ID in hand for a beer note? It may be a good way to slow things down a little and make enforcement easier
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Why not just ban booze at that psrk. If you need to cop a buzz you can always smoke a joint.
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Pua`a
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I add this entire topic to the good grief category. I know this group wont think thats adding much, but seriously.....
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We spent several hours there (today). Me, the boys and their 2 friends we brought are all "white". No issues what-so-ever. Nor have we had any issues in the last few months. Some of this seems to be a little out of proportion. You show respect, you get respect.
(I have observed numerous "locals" smoking weed, in several locations every time we go there. Wonder if they were driving?)