Town Council resolves against change to the law

At a meeting of the Hafnarfjörður town council yesterday, a bill was introduced.
a proposal for an amendment to the law on the sale of alcohol was taken up and
The following motion was put forward: 

Hafnarfjörður Town Council urges Members of Parliament
to reject a bill before the Althingi concerning an amendment to the law on
Alcohol retail. The Chief Medical Officer, health professionals, doctors' organisations and
Numerous parties working on health promotion and welfare issues warn against that
a change which consists of the adoption of the bill and point out that research shows that
Increased accessibility to alcohol, which will be accompanied by a significant increase in points of sale, leads to
increased consumption, including among children and young people. Surveys show that
The majority of the country's population is against the bill. Icelanders have taken precautions.
Tackling drug and alcohol use among children and young people with remarkable success.
success. The municipalities have contributed to this, among other things by
a diverse and professional range of sports, arts and leisure activities for
children and young people. The Hafnarfjörður Town Council places great emphasis on
preventative work and prioritises providing the best possible care for children and young people
upbringing. The health of residents, the interests and welfare of children and young people should
enjoy priority in all policymaking. Increased accessibility to alcohol and propaganda in
The format of alcohol advertising runs counter to that view.

A recording of the meeting is available. Here

The minutes of the town council meeting can be found Here