Finally! A government official doing some good work. (Bar Harbor, Jefferson: for sale, 2015)

[Mark S.]

Excerpt: "State Sen. John Patrick is pressing for a bill that would require each pint of beer sold in the state to be 16 ounces. He said some bars and restaurants that advertise draft beers as pints are actually serving 14-ounce glasses, causing drinkers to lose out on those last tasty sips."

Full article at: Legislation targets

[Submariner]

I suspect that all elected state officials attempt to do some manner of work.

[namder1]

Now , THAT is some very important legislation......NOT

[LordSquidworth]

If you don't feel like you're getting your moneys worth, stop going.

Pointless legislation to waste tax payer dollars.

[Coaster]

I'd rate this as a consumer protection issue that should be addressed by rule-making within the appropriate state agency, probably the Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages. Or perhaps at the local level with a city ordinance.

That said, I don't understand the "If you don't feel like you're getting your moneys worth, stop going" comment. How is someone supposed to know if they're getting a 14-ounce "pint" without carrying a precise measuring flask with them to every bar? How about if the local gas station starting shorting its customers a pint for every gallon of gas it sold? How would customers know? That's why Maine has a Division of Weights and Measures within ACF. Inspectors actually go around to every gas station and measure a gallon from each pump.

No, if a bar is promoting its drinks as "pints," then they should be pints, and if it takes some form of state action to assure that, so be it. Kind of a sad commentary on our times, but there you have it.

[Mark S.]

This is a classic example of the truth of Chesterton's remark: "When you ignore the Big Laws, you don't get freedom. You get Small Laws."

If restaurants were obeying the Big Law ("Thou shalt not lie") then this Small Law would in no way even be an issue. But since greed is the only virtue in business, this law is sadly necessary. I demand those 2 ounces of beer I paid for. Thomas Jefferson demands it from his grave. Let freedom ring, and give me my beer!

[kellysmith]

It's already on the books that you can't misrepresent quantity of something you offer for sale. Imagine the outrage if you started getting a few ounces less when you purchased a gallon of gasoline. The State goes around and measures the accuracy of fuel pumps. I call for a kegerator inspector.

Title 10, §2621: Misrepresentation of quantity

[slyfox2]

Rep Brian Hubbell in Bar Harbor does an enormous amount of good work.

Brian actually visited every house personally before he was elected. I never EVER had a candidate visit my house and personally talk to me before an election.

He has a legislative email that he sends out every week to anyone who wants it.

Very conscientious and trustworthy public official. Elsie Flemmings when she represented Bar Harbor was also wonderful. She answered questions even before I moved here.

[399083453]

Originally Posted by LordSquidworth

Pointless legislation to waste tax payer dollars.

Yep. Restaurants will simply change their menus to "small" and "large" if this legislation is passed.

Personally I cant imagine a beer with no foam or a mixed drink with no ice. Dumb....

[Mark S.]

Originally Posted by kellysmith

I call for a kegerator inspector.

And how might I submit my application?