Bill mandates U.S. .08 BAC standard.The new Transportation Appropriations bill mandates that states adopt a .08 blood alcohol content Blood alcohol content (BAC) or blood alcohol concentration is the concentration of alcohol in blood. It is usually measured as mass per volume. For example, a BAC of 0.02% means 0.02 grams of alcohol per 100 grams of individual's blood, or 0. (BAC BAC abbr. blood alcohol concentration ) standard for intoxication intoxication, condition of body tissue affected by a poisonous substance. Poisonous materials, or toxins, are to be found in heavy metals such as lead and mercury, in drugs, in chemicals such as alcohol and carbon tetrachloride, in gases such as carbon monoxide, and . "This development is disappointing primarily because it is a step in the wrong direction," said Jeff Becker, president of the Beer Institute. "It fails to focus on the real source of the drunk driving problem, namely the chronic repeat offender, whose BAC is at or above .15. We believe that stronger, multi-faceted legislation implemented at the state level is more is effective in continuing to reduce drunk driving." Becker continued, "While we disagree with Verb 1. disagree with - not be very easily digestible; "Spicy food disagrees with some people" hurt - give trouble or pain to; "This exercise will hurt your back" the mandate approach taken by the conference committee, we remain committed to enacting tougher, comprehensive legislation at the state level, as witnessed by legislation passed this year in Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Arizona." |
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