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Drink Law Changes Come Into Effect
A major shake-up of Scotlands licensing laws has come into effect. 
The Scottish Government has said that the Licensing (Scotland) Act will overhaul the way Scots think about alcohol.
Changes include certain drinks promotions being banned, free tap water being made available at pubs and clubs along with reasonably priced soft drinks. Supermarkets and shops will only be able to display alcohol in a specific are.
Licensing standards officers will be introduced, to provide information on the law and also to supervise compliance with it. The public will also have new rights to object to a licence application and to make representations to a licensing board concerning an application.
Community Safety Minister Fergus Ewing said: "This will play a part in rebalancing Scotlands relationship with alcohol and we will build on this with our plans to further tackle the culture of alcohol misuse by introducing a minimum price for a unit."
However, some retailers have complained that there is confusion over the new rules and claim that the changes will hit small shops harder than larger stores.
STV News 1st September 2009