For purposes of the Texas Alcohol and Beverage code, anyone under 21 is a minor.
Under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, a minor is defined as an individual who is under 21 years of age. This law prohibits the sale, consumption, and possession of alcoholic beverages by individuals within this age group. Violations can result in penalties for both the minor and the seller of the alcohol.
For purposes of the Texas Alcohol and Beverage code, anyone under 21 is a minor.
They are assisting a police officer in the enforcement of the alcoholic beverage code.
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Unless that person is a parent , guardian or spouse, it an offense under Chapter 106 and is a class A misdemeanor in Texas. Fines of up to $4,000.00 and one year in jail. Also as of 2005 upon conviction a loss of driving permit (suspended) for 180 days is automatically applied.
one of the legal definitions of intoxication in Texas is having a blood alcohol concentration of
Actually, current Texas law contains very specific provisions that allow a minor to drink at any age under parental supervision. See pertinent Texas codes below:106.04 Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor(a-b) A minor commits an offense if they consume alcohol unless they are in the visible presence of, and have the consent of their adult parent, legal guardian, or spouse.(c) An offense under this section is punishable as provided by 106.071.(d) A minor who commits an offense under this section and who has been previously convicted of offenses under this section is not eligible for deferred disposition.106.05 Possession of Alcohol by a Minor(a) A minor commits an offense if they posses an alcoholic beverage.(b) A minor may possess an alcoholic beverage:� while in the course and scope of the minor's employment if the minor is an employee of a licensee or permitted and the employment is not prohibited by this code� if the minor is in the visible presence of his adult parent, guardian, or spouse, or other adult to whom the minor has been committed by a court� if the minor is under the immediate supervision of a commissioned peace officer engaged in enforcing the provisions of this code.106.06 Purchase / Furnishing of Alcohol to a Minor(a) A person commits an offense if they provide an alcoholic beverage to a minor.(b) An alcoholic beverage may be provided to a minor by that minor's adult parent, legal guardian, or spouse if they are visibly present when the minor possesses or consumes the alcoholic beverage.LEGAL DRINKING AGE IN TEXASPrior to 1973: 211973-1981: 181981-1986: 19Sept. 1, 1986-present: 21Source: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
In: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/FAQ/469[Edit]Actually, current Texas law contains very specific provisions that allow a minor to drink at any age under parental supervision. See pertinent Texas codes below: 106.04 Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor(a-b) A minor commits an offense if they consume alcohol unless they are in the visible presence of, and have the consent of their adult parent, legal guardian, or spouse.(c) An offense under this section is punishable as provided by 106.071.(d) A minor who commits an offense under this section and who has been previously convicted of offenses under this section is not eligible for deferred disposition. 106.05 Possession of Alcohol by a Minor(a) A minor commits an offense if they posses an alcoholic beverage.(b) A minor may possess an alcoholic beverage:� while in the course and scope of the minor's employment if the minor is an employee of a licensee or permitted and the employment is not prohibited by this code� if the minor is in the visible presence of his adult parent, guardian, or spouse, or other adult to whom the minor has been committed by a court� if the minor is under the immediate supervision of a commissioned peace officer engaged in enforcing the provisions of this code. 106.06 Purchase / Furnishing of Alcohol to a Minor(a) A person commits an offense if they provide an alcoholic beverage to a minor.(b) An alcoholic beverage may be provided to a minor by that minor's adult parent, legal guardian, or spouse if they are visibly present when the minor possesses or consumes the alcoholic beverage.
for simply possessing a alcoholic beverage under 21 for 1st offense is a violation.
A person can drink alcohol if under 21 as long as the parent/spouse is physically present and allows it. Texas Alcohol and Beverage Code Sec. 106.04. CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BY A MINOR. (a) A minor commits an offense if he consumes an alcoholic beverage. (b) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the alcoholic beverage was consumed in the visible presence of the minor's adult parent, guardian, or spouse.
No a minor can not serve alcoholic beverage in Washington. You have to be 21 to sell alcohol and 18 to sell tabacco.
Yes, a minor purchasing alcohol to assist a police officer in enforcing the alcoholic beverage code is typically illegal. Such actions can lead to legal consequences for the minor, as they are still violating laws regarding underage drinking. Additionally, police departments generally do not condone or permit minors to engage in activities that break the law, even for enforcement purposes.