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Legal Drinking Age by US State

September 2, 2009
Author: Chris M. Alexander

In terms of statistics, the US has the highest legal drinking age throughout the world. In US, legal drinking age is set on the basis of the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984. According to this act, it is the responsibility of states to enforce a minimum legal drinking age of 21 years. States that do not follow such patterns may lose more than ten percent of their federal funding for highway apportionment.

Ohio

The legal drinking age in Ohio is 21 years. If you break the law in this regard, you can face a sentence of six months in jail with a fine of $1,000. At Ohio, you cannot give alcohol to anyone that is below the age of 21 years. This is applicable even if you are in your own house and parents have given approval.

Alabama

Similar to Ohio, no one below the age of 21 is allowed to indulge in buying and consumption of alcohol in Alabama.

Alaska

If you are below the age of 21 then you cannot consume alcohol in Alaska without the permission of your parents. However, people below the age of 21 are not allowed to drink in bars, restaurants and liquor stores.

Arizona

Individuals under the age of 21 are not allowed to buy alcohol in Arizona. Although in the case of a ceremony or religious service, you can consume alcohol.

Arkansas

Individuals under the age of 21 are not allowed to buy or consume alcohol in Arkansas. If you are under the age of 21, you cannot drive any motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration level of .02

California

According to California laws, no one below the age of 21 is allowed to consume alcohol. You will not be able to drive a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration of .01 or more.

Colorado

If your age is less than 21, you cannot consume alcohol in Colorado unless your parent has given you approval to drink. But you can only do this on private property under the supervision of your parent.

Delaware

No one under the age of 21 is allowed to consume alcohol in Delaware.

Florida

No one under the age of 21 is allowed to consume alcohol in the Florida. But interestingly you are given a freedom to taste alcoholic beverage if it is required of a class in a college. But to do this, you need to be more than 18 years old.

Georgia

In the state of Georgia, you cannot consume alcohol if you are less than 21 year of age. Only exception to this rule is when your parent has given you permission to drink.

Wyoming

In the state of Wyoming, you cannot buy or consume alcohol if you happen to be less than 21 years of age. DUI laws in Wyoming are quite strict.

Washington

According to Washington laws, anyone below the age of 21 is not allowed to buy and consume alcohol. You are not allowed to drive motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration level of .02 or more. If your age is more than 21, you cannot drive motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration level of .08 or more.

Texas

Anyone below the age of 21 is not allowed to buy, posses, or consume alcohol in the state of Texas. However, minors can consume alcohol under the supervision of their parents or guardian. You will not be able to drive a motor vehicle if there are any traceable amounts of alcohol found in your blood stream.

Tennessee

Legally, you are not allowed to buy or transport alcohol in the state of Tennessee if you happen to be under the age of 21.

 
 
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21 Responses to “Legal Drinking Age by US State”
  • Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance « Expoarticles.com Says: November 23rd, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    [...] Underage drinking should not be viewed as a part of growing up. Some parents even permit their kids to drink at home as they feel this is much safer than getting drunk at some unsafe place. But, if you give your kid alcohol and permit them to drink at home, then you are sending out wrong signals. You need to put your foot down and oppose underage drinking. [...]

  • Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance - Patents Says: December 13th, 2009 at 7:51 pm

    [...] Underage drinking should not be viewed as a part of growing up. Some parents even permit their kids to drink at home as they feel this is much safer than getting drunk at some unsafe place. But, if you give your kid alcohol and permit them to drink at home, then you are sending out wrong signals. You need to put your foot down and oppose underage drinking. [...]

  • Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance — Law Says: December 23rd, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    [...] Underage drinking should not be viewed as a part of growing up. Some parents even permit their kids to drink at home as they feel this is much safer than getting drunk at some unsafe place. But, if you give your kid alcohol and permit them to drink at home, then you are sending out wrong signals. You need to put your foot down and oppose underage drinking. [...]

  • Gray Says: April 8th, 2010 at 8:36 am

    Drinking is something that you should be able to chose to do when you are an “adult,” which is when a person turns 18. Most states let people drink if they have a parents consent, but when you turn 18 you can move away from your parents. So why do you need a parents consent when you are an “adult”?

  • Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance « Next News Says: May 21st, 2010 at 9:55 am

    [...] Underage drinking should not be viewed as a part of growing up. Some parents even permit their kids to drink at home as they feel this is much safer than getting drunk at some unsafe place. But, if you give your kid alcohol and permit them to drink at home, then you are sending out wrong signals. You need to put your foot down and oppose underage drinking. [...]

  • Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance | News From US Says: June 15th, 2010 at 1:55 am

    [...] Underage drinking should not be viewed as a part of growing up. Some parents even permit their kids to drink at home as they feel this is much safer than getting drunk at some unsafe place. But, if you give your kid alcohol and permit them to drink at home, then you are sending out wrong signals. You need to put your foot down and oppose underage drinking. [...]

  • Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance | BLOGSPOTMEDIA Says: June 23rd, 2010 at 6:44 am

    [...] Underage drinking should not be viewed as a part of growing up. Some parents even permit their kids to drink at home as they feel this is much safer than getting drunk at some unsafe place. But, if you give your kid alcohol and permit them to drink at home, then you are sending out wrong signals. You need to put your foot down and oppose underage drinking. [...]

  • Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance Says: July 1st, 2010 at 9:31 am

    [...] Underage drinking should not be viewed as a part of growing up. Some parents even permit their kids to drink at home as they feel this is much safer than getting drunk at some unsafe place. But, if you give your kid alcohol and permit them to drink at home, then you are sending out incorrect signals. You need to place your foot down and differ underage drinking. [...]

  • Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance-Legal Says: August 22nd, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    [...] Underage drinking should not be viewed as a part of growing up. Some parents even permit their kids to drink at home as they feel this is much safer than getting drunk at some unsafe place. But, if you give your kid alcohol and permit them to drink at home, then you are sending out wrong signals. You need to put your foot down and oppose underage drinking. [...]

  • Scott Says: September 24th, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    The rules listed for Georgia are not quite correct. In order to drink when you’re under 21, you must be at home, have your parents permission to drink, and they must be with you.

  • Jennifer Says: October 25th, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    Drinking among minors should be allowed only when the parents are having a drink at home and when they feel like sharing or giving some to their children, and the parents having a drink preferably should only be rarely and then on top of that, during special occasions. When the parents or guardians are drinking, only a small amount should be drank by the family, focusing on only drinking as much as your body size permits without getting drunk. And it should be NOT during sleeping hours.

  • Veronica Says: November 24th, 2010 at 11:18 am

    This information is incorrect. State law in Wyoming allows minors to drink in bars and in their own home with a parent present.

  • Should the drinking age be lowered? Says: December 28th, 2010 at 4:02 pm

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  • Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance Says: February 15th, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    [...] Underage drinking should not be viewed as a part of growing up. Some parents even permit their kids to drink at home as they feel this is much safer than getting drunk at some unsafe place. But, if you give your kid alcohol and permit them to drink at home, then you are sending out wrong signals. You need to put your foot down and oppose underage drinking. [...]

  • Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance — Careers With Kids Says: February 24th, 2011 at 2:49 am

    [...] Underage drinking should not be viewed as a part of growing up. Some parents even permit their kids to drink at home as they feel this is much safer than getting drunk at some unsafe place. But, if you give your kid alcohol and permit them to drink at home, then you are sending out wrong signals. You need to put your foot down and oppose underage drinking. [...]

  • Parenting – Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance | How To Be A Better Parent Says: February 24th, 2011 at 11:41 am

    [...] Underage drinking should not be viewed as a part of growing up. Some parents even permit their kids to drink at home as they feel this is much safer than getting drunk at some unsafe place. But, if you give your kid alcohol and permit them to drink at home, then you are sending out wrong signals. You need to put your foot down and oppose underage drinking. [...]

  • Austin DWI School | Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance | Austin DWI Attorney Says: March 15th, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    [...] Underage drinking should not be viewed as a part of growing up. Some parents even permit their kids to drink at home as they feel this is much safer than getting drunk at some unsafe place. But, if you give your kid alcohol and permit them to drink at home, then you are sending out wrong signals. You need to put your foot down and oppose underage drinking. [...]

  • A Says: March 24th, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    If you can die for your country and vote I think you should be able to drink

  • Underage Drinking And Parental Guidance | Homeschooling My Kids Says: May 13th, 2011 at 5:39 am

    [...] Underage drinking should not be viewed as a part of growing up. Some parents even permit their kids to drink at home as they feel this is much safer than getting drunk at some unsafe place. But, if you give your kid alcohol and permit them to drink at home, then you are sending out wrong signals. You need to put your foot down and oppose underage drinking. [...]

  • Be A Great Parent » Blog Archive » Underage Drinking and Parental Guidance Says: June 10th, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    [...] Underage drinking should not be viewed as a part of growing up. Some parents even permit their kids to drink at home as they feel this is much safer than getting drunk at some unsafe place. But, if you give your kid alcohol and permit them to drink at home, then you are sending out wrong signals. You need to put your foot down and oppose underage drinking. [...]

  • Timerider Says: March 5th, 2012 at 10:36 am

    We are a country that lives in our cars! That’s why underage drinking is a federal big stick against the states rights. Young people after the age of 12 or so need to know what is tastes like and many will avoid it at least until their 20’s or 30’s. I remember 3.2 beer for 18 year old clubs in many states.I agree that if one is 18 and is in the line of fire with the right to vote they should be able to drink whatever they want!! Also we need to decriminalize many things in this country that thinks it’s holier than thou! There must be a better way than clogging the courts and prisons!

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