Pubdate: Tue, 13 Mar 2001
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A LAW TARGETING CLUB OWNERS

CHICAGO, Mar. 13 - Mayor Daley has issued a crackdown on so called "rave" 
parties. Daley wants a new law on the books that could land some building 
owners in jail.

Officials say, more and more kids as young as 12 and 13 are showing up at 
local hospitals after taking the drug, "ecstasy," a staple at rave parties. 
Building owners often say they are not aware of the illicit drug use. Daley 
isn't convinced.

"This administration will introduce an ordinance proposing a jail term for 
two weeks to six months for knowingly maintaining a place where controlled 
substances are used distributed, manufactured or stored," Daley said at the 
news conference. The mayor made the announcement at the site of a 
now-closed club that was known for holding raves.

Under the proposed law, if a building owner did nothing after being 
notified that the parties were going on that owner would be held criminally 
liable.
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