Controversial ?RAVE Act? Sparks Protests Amongst Business Owners, Artists and Music Fans ? Events to Be Held in Los Angeles, New York and Seattle Saturday, May 31st
Under New Law, One Customer?s Drug Use Could Mean Fines and Even Prison for Business Owners
National Coalition Forming to Monitor Enforcement of RAVE Act and Repeal Law that Jeopardizes Public Safety, Property Rights and Free Speech
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 28, 2003.
A recently enacted federal law, known as the RAVE Act (http://www.drugpolicy.org/library/factsheets/rave_act.cfm), has sparked a grassroots rebellion as young voters, musicians, and business owners launch a nationwide campaign to get Congress to reexamine the law. Thousands of angry voters will gather in cities across the country on May 31st to protest the law, which makes it easier for the federal government to fine and jail business owners for the drug crimes of their customers. The protests are just the beginning of what opponents say will be a very aggressive campaign to repeal the law.
Press Release:
http://www.drugpolicy.org/news/pressroom/pressrelease/pr052803.cfm
More Information on the RAVE Act and its Implications
http://www.drugpolicy.org/drugbydrug/rave/index.cfm
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