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New law to stop minors in Hong Kong buying alcohol from shops

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Convenience stores and shops across Hong Kong will be banned from selling alcohol to minors under new legislation to be proposed by the government this year as it steps up efforts to tackle a rise in underage drinking, the Post has learned. The law, if passed by the Legislative Council, will prohibit retailers from selling liquor to anyone under the age of 18 – the same as the current restriction on the sale of tobacco. Easy access to booze for minors in Hong Kong Although the...

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