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The alcohol laws of Kentucky, which govern the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in that state, lead to a patchwork of counties that are either dry (prohibiting all sale of alcoholic beverage), or wet (permitting full retail sales under state license), or "moist" (occupying a middle ground between the two).
In some states a person who serves alcohol to a minor may potentially be held liable if the alcohol provided is found to have contributed to the commission of a crime. A social host who knowingly serves alcohol to minors or knowingly allows minors to consume alcohol may also potentially face criminal charges.
Selling, serving and giving alcohol to a minor is a class 4 felony punishable by up to 18 months in prison, [106] except when "a parent, legal guardian or adult spouse of a minor serves alcoholic beverages to that minor on real property, other than licensed premises, under the control of the parent, legal guardian or adult spouse", [107] or for ...
Of course, in the case of festivals or similar public events where alcohol is served, KRS 243.260 allows event organizers to obtain a special permit to temporarily sell and serve alcohol for a set ...
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Apr. 21—Garfield County Sheriff's Office conducted alcohol-compliance checks over the course of three weeks and found that eight local retailers sold alcohol to minors. In partnership with the ...
The laws are intended to protect the general public from the hazards of serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons. Groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) have advocated for the enforcement and enactment of dram shop laws across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom, [3] Canada, New Zealand and Australia. [4]
How does a business get caught selling alcohol to minors? Here’s how the ABC conducts investigations. What happens when a business is caught selling or serving alcohol to minors in California?