Underage drinking laws:

·         It is unlawful for any person to sell, give, or otherwise supply liquor to any person under the age of twen­ty-one years or permit any person under that age to consume liquor on his or her premises or on any premises under his or her control. This does not apply to liquor given or permitted to be given to a person under the age of twenty-one years of age by a parent or guardian and consumed in the presence of the parent or guardian.

·         You cannot knowingly allow a person under 21, other than your own child, to remain in your home or on your property while consuming or possessing alcohol.

If you break the law:

·         These offenses are punishable by up to a year in jail and a $5,000 fine.

·         Others can sue you if you give alcohol to anyone under 21, and they, in turn, hurt someone, hurt them­selves or damage property.

·         Police Officers can take any alcohol, money or property used in committing the offense.

Things you can do as a parent:

·         Refuse to supply alcohol to anyone under 21.

·         Be at home when your teen has a party.

·         Make sure that alcohol is not brought into your home or property by your teen's friends.

·         Talk to other parents about not providing alcohol at other events your child will be attending.

·         Create alcohol-free opportunities and activities in your home so teens will feel welcome.

·         Report underage drinking to local law enforcement.