Why is an AIA necessary?

• The Oregon Liquor Control Commission points to the Alcohol Impact rule as the only available tool for local jurisdictions to address chronic alcohol related problems in areas with high density of alcohol serving establishments. The option for an AIA is only available to cities with populations of at least 300,000.
• 58% of drinking in public citations occur within the boundaries of the AIA.
• 35% of police initiated detox incidents occur within the boundaries of the AIA
• 60% of Hooper detoxification admittees are within this zone.
• The above numbers are consistent for at least 10 years; indicating a chronic problem, despite various attempts by local governments to address the issues (Good neighbor Agreements, individual restrictions of bad actors, etc.)
• 43 market stores supply products specifically known to be favored by street drinkers because of large containers and high alcohol content.
• Only 9 were willing to voluntarily address the issues; and 3 were contingent on all 43 signing on to a voluntary agreement. Reasons given
  • These are bread and butter products- cannot be competitive without them
  • Only support if it is city/state wide
  • Not everyone would comply even if they signed (no enforcement of voluntary agreement)
  • Free enterprise philosophy
  • Social service providers are to blame for most of the problem
• Portland Patrol incorporated indicates that specific products are favored
  • malt beverage products with an Alcohol by Volume (ABV) of 5.75% or higher, with the exception of "Craft beers".
  • Wine over 14% ABV – and fortified
  • Wine in flexible bladders (boxed wine, without the box - large volume and easy to conceal)
  • Large cans and containers