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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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