is it illegal to be under the age of 18 and in the presence of alcohol?
155586
no it is not illegal just to be in the presence there are lot of night clubs that let you in at 18 but you have to be 21 to drink
287665
This is an idea that sounds like it might work, but it doesn't. \n\nMaryland used to have this setup: 18 for beer and wine, 21 for hard liquor.  But everyone knew you could just as drunk on beer and wine if you drank more of it, and this is the type of challenge 18 year olds are eager to take on.  So the rule was pointless. It created a sort of gray area where a strict adherence to black and white would be a better policy.\n\nMaryland scrapped the rule. Now it's 21 for everything.
529733
Depends on what you mean by party's underage.  If your talking about bars then you need a decent fake ID and or friends on the inside.  If your talking about underage drinking parties just show up tell them your of age, and if anyone gives you any crap, steal their computer on the way out.
268744
The legal age to serve alcohol in MN is 18. But you can work there as a waiter earlier if you don't handle the alcohol.  There is an hour limit if you are under 16 also due to child labor laws but you most likely wouldn't reach that amount of hours anyway.\n\nI have never heard of needing a liquor license.  An establishment needs one to sell liquor not the employees.
812183
Yes it should. The legal drinking age being 21 does not prevent under age kids from drinking. I drank more when I was under 21 than when I turned 21. If you are a legal adult, and can gamble, join the military, sign a contract, and get married you should be able to legally drink. The problem is not drinking the problem is ones lack of self control.
397903
The legal drinking age is a non-legal term descibing the situtation that exists from the application of various alcohol licensing laws.\n\nIn a principal instance, it sets the minimum age of customer below which licensed retailers of alcoholic beverages may not supply. Alternatively, the legal drinking age is applied more extensively as a prohibition on persons below the minimum age being on premises licensed to sell alcohol. At its strictest, the term describes the age below which persons must have their alcohol intake properly supervised by those responsible for them. Rarely will the minimun age be consistent in all cases. Indeed in each case, certain exceptions will exist in some jurisdictions\n\nIn most countries the minumum age to purchase alcohol is 18, but there are notable exceptions. Some countries distinguish between drinks with lower alcohol-content (such as beer and wine) compared to stronger spirit-based drinks.\n\nGenerally, a lower minimum age (say between 12 and 16) is applied in relation to those persons who are not allowed on the premises of a licensed drinking establishment. This prohibition will either be absolute or partial, being limited to certain times of the day, like the evening and night. Exceptions may exist when the premises are licensed but not open to the public (i.e. are private members clubs) or when substantial meals are also served together with alcohol (e.g. restaurants and hotels).\n\nAn even lower age may apply in some jurisdictions that allow minors to drink in private with parental permission.\n\nFinally there is a de facto minimum age below which minors should not be given any alcohol under any circumstances, and to do so would be an act of negligence or recklessness or constitute a criminal offence.\n\nWhile the legal drinking age is 21 in all states, the legal details vary. Some states do not allow those under the legal drinking age to be present in liquor stores or in bars (usually, the difference between a bar and a restaurant is whether food is being served). Contrary to popular belief, few states specifically prohibit minors' consumption of alcohol in private settings.
906209
There are different def. of age in different laws.  For example, in Texas, anyone 17 years old is an adult for normal crimes.  However, the Family code defines a juv is anyone under 18.  So does the education and government code.  The Health and  Safety code defines a minor as anyone under 21 (that's the one that deals with alcohol.) \nLike it was said before, each state and federal law is different.
493401
It is illegal to be in public with an open can/bottle of alcohol in your hands, so yes it is illegal to drink in the park unless it is a festival where they have special licensing laws.
292395
I believe that it has something to do with the fact that for some people, the development of the human brain is not complete at the age of 18, which poses a risk of more serious damage being caused from alcohol in an 18-year-old. Whether true or not, it seems to be a common excuse for the age limit. I personally believe that if you are old enough to die for your country you should be old enough to have a drink.
634600
It is against the law to drink and drive or to have an open container in your car/truck.It is against the law to have alcohol within the reach of the driver!Even if you are a passenger in the car,if you are in the front seat,it is illegal for you to have alcohol in your possession!
563996
Indiana\n- No one under the age of 21 years is allowed to consume, transport, or possess alcohol. But he/she is allowed to consume, transport, or posses alcohol when supervised by the parent or guardian. Something also interesting, no one under the age of 18 is allowed in tavern, bar, or other public place where alcoholic beverages are sold, bartered, exchanged, given away, provided, or furnished. But is allowed when the child is with a parent, guardian, trustee, or other person having custody of the child, and who is older that 21 years of age. This law does not apply to places like a sports arena, convention center, and etc. (the complete list is found at the given link below). Anyone under the age of 21 can not drive any motor vehicle with a BAC of .02 but less than a BAC of .08. For anyone 21 years of age or older can not drive if they have a BAC of .08 but less than a BAC of .15.
1016373
Having alcohol in your trunk is possession of alcohol which is illegal if you are under age. I suppose it could be different if there were an older passenger in the car who could claim it as his.
87247
the last two have it right.  All the states set the drinking age but in any state anyone drinking under the legal drinking age is in violation no matter where they are.  Also your parents are technically contributing to the delinquency of a minor which is also a crime.  However, I think this is one of the least enforced laws nationwide until parties and stuff get involved.  A drink with your parents at dinner wont get looked at twice
311093
Unfortunately (for you) they can ban you for whatever reason they like.  The only way you could 'fight' the ban would be if you belived the motive behind the behaviour to be sexual, racial etc... even then its more hassel to you than its worth.  \nJust keep phoning you local police station and writing to your local council saying they are blatently serving alcohol to minors.  but that could be classed as 'nasty'
1093359
Yes, the only thing you are not allowed to do at the age of 18 is drink.  You may join the armed forces, decide who is to be leader of the country, have sex with as many people as you want...but you can't have one beer.  Tell me how much sense that makes.
50964
NO, Since you are under the age of 21 you would be charged with possestion of alcohic beverage by a minor.\n\nI am sure that you are not refering to rubbing alcohol.
653149
Contrary to popular belief, few states specifically prohibit minors' consumption of alcohol in private settings.\n\nAs of 2005, 15 states do not specifically ban underage consumption and an additional 15 states have family member and/or location exceptions to their underage consumption laws.\nFederal law explictly provides for religious, medical, employment and private club possession exceptions; as of 2005, 31 states have family member and/or location exceptions to their underage possession laws.