Some think that the Ministry of Social Department of Department of Social Dealing to reduce access to alcohol by creating a licensing system will be effective, at the time as others see that it is only the dream of bureaucrats creating more rules. About this write Ärileht.Estonia is one of the few European Union states where alcohol can be sold without requiring a special authorization. The Ministry of Social Department of Development is working on a new strategic alcohol policy document for the next ten years, one of the most important proposals that should change the situation. The Ministry has proposed a licensing system that is a system of temporary permits for sales, which
will help to reduce the number and density of stores selling alcohol. The original document was sent for drafting at the end of November. The creation of such a system is supported by, for example, the city of Tallinn. According to Natalie Mets (Social Democratic Party), the licensing system will be very effective. For receiving and keeping the license, businesses will need to comply with defined requirements, such as ensuring order, participation of employees in
traininginresponsibledeliveryofalcoholandcooperationwithlawenforcementagencies.Thiswillleadtoincreasedcontrolandresponsibilityinalcoholpolicy,she explained.She