When is alcohol consumption or possession by minors legal?
The answer is…NEVER. According to state statute, no person under the age of 21 is allowed to possess alcohol, purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol, or have any alcohol in their blood. In addition, it is unlawful for any minor to enter onto a licensed liquor establishment, except as a customer in a restaurant, while working as an employee, or when accompanied by his/her parent or guardian. It is unlawful for any person, including parents or guardians, to sell, give or deliver alcoholic liquor to a minor. Even if a person does not actually supply the alcohol, but knowingly allows any minor to remain on the premises while consuming or in possession of alcohol is violating city ordinance. A person under the age of 21 that is found to have any alcohol in his/her blood will have their drivers license suspended. If that person refuses to submit to a blood test, that person’s license will be suspended for an extended period.
