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NO ALCOHOL TO BE SOLD ON ELECTION DAYThe Police are reminding the general public that NO alcohol shall be on sale on the day of the general elections.<\/p>\n

This is in accordance with the Licensing (Intoxicating Liquor) Act, Cap 249 of the Laws of Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>

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The Act states; No intoxicating liquor shall be sold, offered for sale, or given away at any premises situated in any of the constituency, in which an election is being held to which a license was issued under the said Act any time between the opening and closing of the polls on polling day.<\/p>

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The Commissioner of Police is appealing to the owners and operators of all premises licensed to sell intoxicating liquor; including other establishments that may be exempted by law to refrain from getting involved in this unlawful act.<\/p>\n

Failure to comply may result in the revocation of licenses.<\/p>

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Commissioner Rodney is further advisng all residents to conduct themselves in a peaceful and lawful manner during and after the days of the election.<\/p>\n

The cooperation and support of everyone is expected.<\/p>

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