HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10161990 - H.C THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on October 16, 1990 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson, Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Powers
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Fortified Wine Beverages
Mark Finucane, Health Services Director, presented a
report on a new type of fortified wine beverage now being marketed
in the County and targeted at the low-income and youth population.
Mr. Finucane noted that the beverage, which is marketed in
containers similar to soda pop, has a very high alcohol content
(200) and presents a health hazard, particularly to children.
After discussion by Board members, IT IS ORDERED that
the following actions are- APPROVED:
1. ACKNOWLEDGED presentation on the fortified wine
beverages;
2. REQUESTED the Health Services Director to determine who
local retailers are; and
3. AUTHORIZED letters to retailers and manufacturers
expressing the Board' s concern.
cc: Health Services Director
County Administrator
1 hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken end entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervis rs on the date shown.
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PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
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