Alabama

Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 90-180 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession, consumption

property type(s) covered by liability law: residence, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE - host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

preventive action by the host negates the violation

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Alaska

Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location
• parent/guardian consent
• legal-age spouse
• specified religious, educational, or medical purposes

Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• private location
• parent/guardian consent
• legal-age spouse
• specified religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• private location
• parent/guardian consent
• legal-age spouse
• specified religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

retailer has the statutory right to sue a minor who uses a false ID to purchase alcohol for any losses or fines suffered by the retailer as a result of the illegal sale

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

none

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession

property type(s) covered by liability law: residence

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE - host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

exceptions: family, other

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Arizona

Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• specified religious, educational, or medical purposes

Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• specified religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• specified religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

discretionary

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<18) purchase
• underage (<18) possession
• underage (<18) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 0-180 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession, consumption

property type(s) covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: negligence

exceptions: family, resident

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Arkansas

Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• legal-age spouse
• specified religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, sell, manufacture, or distribute a false ID

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: a liquid capacity of more than 5 gallons

prohibited:

• possessing an unregistered, unlabeled keg – max. fine/jail: $500 or 90 days
• destroying the label on a keg – max. fine/jail: $500 or 90 days

deposit required: $75

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 60 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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California

Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location
• parent/guardian consent
• legal-age spouse

Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

retailers are permitted to seize apparently false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.01

Keg Registration

keg definition: 6 gallons or more

prohibited- possessing an unlabeled, unregistered keg; max. fine/jail: $1,000 or 6 months

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 365 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Colorado

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location and parental/guardian presence and consent
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location and parental/guardian presence and consent
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• private location and parent/guardian

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

retailers are permitted to seize apparently false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: unspecified-90 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Connecticut

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location
• parental/guardian presence and consent
• legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: 6 gallons or more

prohibited- possessing unregistered, unlabeled keg; max fine/jail: $500 or 3 months

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 30 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession

property types covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE - host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

preventive action by the host negates violation

exceptions: family, other

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Delaware

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence and parental/guardian legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence and parental/guardian or legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• private residence and parent/guardian or legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 30 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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District of Columbia

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

keg definition: 4 gallons or more

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 90 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Florida

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<18) purchase
• underage (<18) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 180-365 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession, consumption

property type covered by liability law: residence

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE - host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

preventive action by the host negates the violation

exception: other

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Georgia

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian's home, presence and consent
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• parent/guardian's home and parent/guardian
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

retailers are permitted to seize apparently false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: more than 2 gallons

prohibited:

• possessing an unregistered, unlabeled keg; max fine/jail: $1000 or 12 months
• destroying the label on a keg; max fine/jail: $1000 or 12 months

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase

length of suspension/revocation: 180 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Hawaii

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 180 days-unspecified

discretionary

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<18) purchase
• underage (<18) possession
• underage (<18) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 180 days-unspecified

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession

property type(s) covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE - host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

exceptions: family, other

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Idaho

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence and parental/guardian presence and consent

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, sell, manufacture, or distribute false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: 7.75 gallons or more

prohibited

• possessing an unregistered, unlabeled keg; max fine/jail: $1000 or 6 months

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: unspecified-365 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Illinois

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence and parental/guardian presence and consent
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence and parental/guardian presence and consent
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, sell, manufacture, or distribute false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

discretionary

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 0-365 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: consumption

property type covered by liability law: residence

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE - host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

exception(s): family, other

property type covered by liability law: other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: OVERT ACT - host must have actual knowledge and commit an act that contributes to the occurrence

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Indiana

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: at least 7 3/4 gallons

prohibited:

• possessing an unregistered, unlabeled keg- max fine/jail: $1000

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 90-365 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Iowa

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence and parental/guardian presence and consent
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• private residence and parent/guardian
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

retailers are permitted to seize apparently false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

prohibited:

• destroying the label on a keg- max fine/jail: $625 or 30 days

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

discretionary

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<18) purchase
• underage (<18) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 365 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Kansas

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: 4 or more gallons

prohibited:

• possessing an unregistered, unlabeled keg – max. fine/jail: $1000 or 6 months
• destroying the label on a keg – max. fine/jail: $1000 or 6 months

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 30 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession, consumption

property types covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE - host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

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Kentucky

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• parent/guardian

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

none

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Louisiana

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence
• parent/guardian presence and consent
• legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence
• parent/guardian presence and consent
• legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• legal-age spouse

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: 4 or more gallons

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 90-365 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Maine

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence and parent/guardian presence

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence and parent/guardian presence

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• private residence and parent/guardian

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

retailers are permitted to seize apparently false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

keg definition: 7 3/4 or more gallons

prohibited:

• possessing an unlabeled, unregistered keg- max fine/jail: $500
• destroying the label on a ke- max fine/jail: $1000 or 6 months

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

none

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession, consumption

property types covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE- host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

exceptions: family

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Maryland

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian consent

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• private residence and parent/guardian or legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

keg definition: at least 4 gallons

prohibited:

• possessing an unregistered, unlabeled keg – max. fine/jail: $500 (or $1000 if repeat violation)
• destroying the label on a keg – max. fine/jail: $500 (or $1000 if repeat violation)

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

discretionary

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<18) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 30-90 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession, consumption

property types covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' action or knowledge regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE- host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

exceptions: family, other

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Massachusetts

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian presence and consent

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• legal-age spouse

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, sell, manufacture, or distribute false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: more than 2 gallons

$5 deposit required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 90 days

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase

length of suspension/revocation: 180 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession

property types covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding party: KNOWLEDGE- host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

exception: family

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Michigan

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• private location and parent/guardian

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

none

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

actions by underage guest that trigger violation: possession, consumption

property types covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE- host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

preventive action by the host negates the violation

exceptions: family, resident, other

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Minnesota

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian's home
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian's home and consent

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with exceptions

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• parent/guardian's home and parent/guardian

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

retailers are permitted to seize apparently false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

keg definition: not less than 7 gallons

prohibited:

• destroying the label on a keg- max fine/jail: $1000 or 90 days

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

none

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Mississippi

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location
• parent/guardian presence and consent

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• legal-age spouse

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession

length of suspension/revocation: unspecified-90 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Missouri

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, sell, manufacture, or distribute false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: 4 or more gallons

$50 deposit required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 30 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

actions by underage guest that triggers violation: possession, consumption

property types covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE- host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

preventive action by the host negates the violation

exception: family

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Montana

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian consent
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian consent
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, sell, manufacture, or distribute false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: not less than 7 gallons

prohibited:

• destroying the label on a keg- max fine/jail: $500 or 6 months

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<18) possession
• underage (<18) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 30 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Nebraska

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian's home
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian's home
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• religious, educational or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense

criminal offense to manufacture or distribute false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: 5 or more gallons

prohibited:

• possessing an unregistered, unlabeled keg- max fine/jail: $500 or 3 months
• destroying the label on a keg- max fine/jail: $500 or 3 months

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

none

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Nevada

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location
• parental/guardian presence
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• private location and parent/guardian
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense

criminal offense to lend, transfer, sell, manufacture, or distribute false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<18) purchase
• underage (<18) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 90-730 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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New Hampshire

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

retailer has the statutory right to sue a minor who uses a false ID to purchase alcohol for any losses or fines suffered by the retailer as a result of the illegal sale

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: more than 7 gallons

prohibited:

• possessing an unregistered, unlabeled keg- max fine/jail: $1000
• destroying the label on a keg- max fine/jail: $1000

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

discretionary

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 90-365 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: intention, possession, consumption

property types covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: OVERT ACT- host must have actual knowledge and commit an act that contributes to the occurrence.

preventive action by the host negates the violation

exceptions: family, other

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New Jersey

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.01

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase

length of suspension/revocation: 180 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: consumption

property types covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: OVERT ACT- host must have actual knowledge and commit an act that contribute to the occurrence

exceptions: family, other

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New Mexico

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location and either parent/guardian presence and consent or legal age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• private location and either parent/guardian or legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: more than 6 gallons

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

discretionary

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<18) purchase
• underage (<18) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 90 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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New York

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian consent
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: 4 or more gallons

prohibited:

• possessing an unregistered, unlabeled keg- max fine/jail: $450
• destroying the label on a keg- max fine/jail: $450

$75 deposit required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

none

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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North Carolina

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

retailers are permitted to seize apparently false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

keg definition: 7 3/4 or more gallons

prohibited:

• possessing an unregistered, unlabeled keg- max fine/jail: discretionary fine or 45 days

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase

length of suspension/revocation: 365 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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North Dakota

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: more than 6 gallons

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

none

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Ohio

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian presence and consent
• legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian presence and consent
• legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, sell, manufacture, or distribute false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

none

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession, consumption

property types covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEGDE- host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

exceptions: family

action by underage guest that triggers violation: consumption

property types covered by liability law: other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: negligence

exceptions: family

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Oklahoma

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

keg definition: not less than 4 gallons

prohbited:

• destroying the label on a keg-max fine/jail: $500 or 6 months

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<18) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 180 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession, consumption

property types covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE- host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

exceptions: resident

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Oregon

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence and parent/guardian presence and consent
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence and parent/guardian presence and consent
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• parent/guardian

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

retailer has the statutory right to sue a minor who uses a false ID to purchase alcohol for any losses or fines suffered by the retailer as a result of the illegal sale

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

keg definition: more than 7 gallons

prohibited:

• possessing an unregistered, unlabeled keg- max fine/jail: $6250 or 1 year

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 365 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: consumption

property types covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE- host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

exceptions: family

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Pennsylvania

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, sell, manufacture, or distribute false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 90 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession

property types covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE- host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

exceptions: other

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Rhode Island

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

retailers are permitted to seize apparently false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: undefined

prohibited:

• destroying the label on a keg- max fine/jail: $500

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

discretionary

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 0-90 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: consumption

property types covered by liability law: residence

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE- host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

exceptions: family, other

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South Carolina

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian's home
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence and either parent/guardian or legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

prohibited:

• possessing an unregistered, unlabeled keg- max fine/jail: $500 or 30 days
• destroying the label on a keg- max fine/jail: $500 or 30 days

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 120 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession, consumption

property types covered by liability law: other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: OVERT- host must have actual knowledge and commit an act that contributes to the occurrence

exceptions: other

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South Dakota

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: 8.00 or 16.00

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 30-365 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Tennessee

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (age 16-21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 365 days

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<18) purchase
• underage (<18) possession
• underage (<18) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 365 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Texas

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian presence and consent
• legal age spouse

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian presence and consent
• legal-age spouse

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location and parent/guardian
• legal-age spouse

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 30 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Utah

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

retailers are permitted to seize apparently false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

keg sales prohibited

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

discretionary

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 90 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Vermont

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense

criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: at least 5 gallons

prohibited:

• destroying the label on a keg- max fine/jail: $1000 or 2 years

$25 deposit required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

none

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Virginia

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence and either parent/guardian presence and consent or legal-age spouse

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence and either parent/guardian presence and consent or legal-age spouse

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private residence and either parent/guardian or legal-age spouse

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: 4 gallons or more

prohibited:

• possessing an unregistered, unlabeled keg
• destroying the label on a keg

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 180-365 days

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<18) purchase
• underage (<18) possession
• underage (<18) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 180 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Washington

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian presence and consent
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian presence and consent
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, sell, manufacture, or distribute false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: 4 gallons or more

prohibited:

• possessing an unregistered, unlabeled keg- max fine/jail: $5000 or 1 year
• destroying the label on a keg- max fine/jail: $5000 or 1 year

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<18) purchase
• underage (<18) possession
• underage (<18) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 365 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: consumption

property types covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: negligence

exceptions: family, other

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West Virginia

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• legal-age spouse

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

none

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

no criminal social host law

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Wisconsin

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian presence and consent
• legal-age spouse

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian presence and consent
• legal-age spouse

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense, penalty may include driver's license suspension

criminal offense to lend, transfer, sell, manufacture or distribute false IDs

retailers are permitted to seize apparently false IDs

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.00

Keg Registration

not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

discretionary

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<21) purchase
• underage (<21) possession
• underage (<21) consumption

length of suspension/revocation: 30-90 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: consumption

property type(s) covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE - host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

preventive action by the host negates the violation

exceptions: other

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Wyoming

Underage Possession of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• private location
• parent/guardian presence

Underage Consumption of Alcohol

not explicitly prohibited

Underage Purchase of Alcohol

explicitly prohibited

Furnishing of Alcohol to Minors

explicitly prohibited with following exceptions:

• parent/guardian
• legal-age spouse
• religious, educational, or medical purposes

False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

criminal offense

Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit

BAC limit for youth (under 21) drivers: 0.02

Keg Registration

keg definition: not less than 7 gallons

prohibited:

• destroying the label on a keg- max fine/jail: $500

deposit not required

Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors

mandatory

violations leading to suspension/revocation/denial:

• underage (<19) possession

length of suspension/revocation: 90 days

Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

action by underage guest that triggers violation: possession, consumption

property type(s) covered by liability law: residence, outdoor, other

standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE - host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence

exceptions: other