Promoters, Vendors Could Also Face Fines, Jail for Audience Substance Abuse

So you're at a music show, let's say Dave Matthews Band, when the unmistakable smell of marijuana wafts your way.

It's a scenario familiar to people who attend concerts regularly; there's always somebody in the crowd who sneaks an illegal substance past security.

Under the terms of an anti-drug bill being considered by Congress, Dave Matthews, his band, the show promoter, the bartender, and even the guy who sells T-shirts could all be fined or jailed for that fan's joint.

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