France banned the free and cheap drinks.

The lower house of French parliament, the National Assembly, on Friday, March 6, adopted a law banning cheap, and free alcohol, said Le Parisien.

This is the so-called open bars, including promotions or campaigns to promote a new product, where customers can try alcohol for free or for a symbolic fee.

The law prohibits offering free alcoholic beverages for commercial purposes or to sell them for a symbolic price.

Under pressure from the representatives of the wine-making regions in the text of the amendment, which stipulates that the prohibition does not apply to holidays or fairs, training and events for wine-tasting.

The authors of the law note that it is aimed primarily at combating alcohol abuse among young people. The law should prevent young people get drunk quickly and cheaply.

In the near future, the MPs also intend to consider the draft law, which restricts the sale of alcohol at petrol stations. This initiative aims to reduce drinking and driving.