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It is the intent of the Legislature through the provisions of this chapter:

(1) To eliminate the sale of alcoholic beverages to, and consumption of alcoholic beverages by underaged persons;

(2) To reduce intoxication and to reduce accidents, injuries, and deaths in the state which are related to intoxication; and

(3) To encourage alcoholic beverage vendors to be prudent in their selling practices and to restrict or reduce the sanctions that may be imposed in administrative proceedings by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board against those vendors who comply with responsible practices in accordance with this chapter.

(Acts 1990, No. 90-525, p. 767, §2.)