Bureau of Public Safety Director Norvert H.Yano said that they have been closely monitoring the clubs and cabarets since it took effect on July 10.
Yano said so far, since the amendment and implementation of the House Bill No. 7-172-29S, HD2, SD2, CD1, PD1, they did not receive any report yet of non-compliance or complaint of any bars, clubs or cabarets that still serving alcohol after 2 am.
Yano said they have been doing inspection of the establishments to ensure that they comply with the requirements.
President Remengesau signed into law the Bill on July 10, which requires cabarets, clubs, bars and restaurants to stop serving alcohol at 2 a.m.
The law applies to all nights including weekends and holidays.
President Remengesau said the new hours will allow ample time for Palau citizens and visitors to enjoy the country nightlife, but at the same time, will prohibit the serving of alcohol during the hours when it is most likely that patrons will be intoxicated.
The President said the restriction is a “common-sense response to the increased alcohol related incidents that have occurred since the cabarets hours were expanded in 2003.
