Analysis of Local Government Ordinances on Alcohol-Regulated Places

Abstract

Objectives: The objective of this study was to develop effective standard ordinances for the designation and management of alcohol prohibited zones in public places. Methods ： To investigate public drinking regulation ordinances in Korea, we analyzed places where drinking should be controlled or prohibited, contents of regulations, laws related to drinking place regulation, and nonsmoking areas. Results ： Results of the analysis of existing local government ordinances on alcohol-regulated places were as follows. A total of 91 local government ordinances specified places where drinking was prohibited or restricted. In these ordinances, restricted places were divided into external places where many people would gather and facilities for minors that would restrict access to alcohol according to age. Conclusion : To promote health, the designation of prohibition zones must include the protection of vulnerable members of the society whose health is at risk, sports facilities that must maintain a healthy environment, hospitals, and clinics. In addition, a unified administrative system for prohibition management should be considered.