Underage drinking laws
Nebraska state statute 53.180.02: No one under the age of 21 may possess, consume or have physical control of alcohol.
Nebraska state laws allow judges the following penalty options for minors convicted of minor in possession (MIP) and minor having consumed (MHC). Judges have the authority to deliver any or all the following penalties:
First offense |
Maybe require a 30-day driver’s license suspension under Nebraska’s
“Use And Lose” law
Maybe be required to attend an Alcohol education class
Fine up to $500 |
Second offense |
May have a Three-month driver’s license suspension
Maybe be required to attend an Alcohol education class 20 to 40 hours of community service |
Third or greater offenses |
May have a One-year driver’s license suspension
Maybe be required to attend an Alcohol education class 60 or more hours of community service
Alcohol assessment by a licensed drug and alcohol counselor |
Nebraska State Statute 53.180. Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a Class I misdemeanor. Providing alcohol to persons under the age of 21 is considered a violation of this statute.
A class I misdemeanor is the most severe misdemeanor charge in Nebraska. Being charged with this class of crime could result in a $1,000 fine or up to one year in jail, or both.
Also, those who buy alcohol for a minor who then becomes intoxicated and kills someone, accident or otherwise, is liable. This could cost the purchaser procuring the alcohol millions.
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