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ted the bill to raise die age for purchasing any beer from 18 to 19. That proposal passed through the House General Laws Committee, but when the bill was returned to the committee on a technicality the legislation was amended.

The amended version would have allowed 18-yearolds to purchase and drink beer in facilities with on premise licenses, but would not allow them to purchase beer where it is sold for carry-out only.

The amended legislation was defeated after arguments that since 18year-olds may purchase 31

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