The National Minimum Drinking Age (NMDA) law reqiures that States not in the compliance with the 21-minimum-age-law by fiscal year 1987 face a loss of a portion of their Federal-aid highway funds. The report discusses the provisions and sanction effects.
Abstract -- Legislative Background -- Provisions in the NMDA Law -- State Status Under the NMDA Law -- Sanction Effect on the States.
William A. Lipford, Analyst in Transportation, Economics Division
CRS 84-784 E
"October 29, 1984."
SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
