The ministry also wants police officers to have the right to confiscate alcohol from persons drinking in public.
Under the proposal, an on-the-spot fine could be handed to persons who do not stop drinking in public after being approached by police. Underage drinkers could also be given on-the-spot fines.
Police will soon have the right to look through young persons’ belongings if they suspect the person is underage and has alcohol. Reforms to the alcohol legislation go into effect in November 2009.