He emphasized that there is a need in the country to strengthen control over the circulation of alcoholic drinks, as alcohol often becomes the cause of various offenses.
In his speech, Magerramov proposed the following measures to the government:
- to establish clear locations where the sale of alcohol is permitted, and to prohibit its sale in other places;
- to ban the retail sale of alcoholic beverages in stores after 8:00 PM;
- to restrict the sale of alcohol in cafes and restaurants after 10:00 PM;
- to prohibit the sale of alcohol online;
- to include alcohol in the list of goods requiring mandatory digital labeling.
Additionally, Magerramov noted that the ministries of culture and information, education, health, and science should develop a comprehensive program for the prevention of alcohol dependence among youth, using modern digital and media formats.
Previously, a similar initiative regarding restrictions on the sale of alcohol in entertainment establishments was voiced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan.
