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Often students call us to inquire about the MIP laws in New York. As a courtesy, we've compiled the laws from every state and listed them below.
Please note that the New York MIP laws shown below are meant to assist help you to learn about your local New York laws. While we have tried to show the most up-to-date version of New York MIP laws, but we cannot guarantee its accuracy. This page is not a replacement for legal advice from a lawyer. It is in your best interest that you find a qualified lawyer for more information about New York minor in possession laws.
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In New York, it is illegal for minors (those under 21 years of age) to possess alcohol. However, there is an exception to this rule if the alcohol is in the possession of a parent or legal guardian. This means a minor can legally hold alcohol if they are under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
There is no specific law in New York that directly prohibits minors from consuming alcohol. This means that while possession may be restricted, the act of consumption itself is not explicitly banned by state law.
Internal possession, meaning alcohol that a minor has consumed and is in their body, is not explicitly prohibited by New York law. This contrasts with some states that do have laws targeting the internal possession of alcohol by minors.
Minors are not allowed to purchase alcohol in New York. While the law does not have a general prohibition on underage purchasing, it does make it illegal for minors to use false identification to buy alcohol. Specifically, using fake identification to purchase alcohol is a crime, and attempting to do so can lead to penalties, including the suspension of the minor’s driver’s license.
It is illegal for any individual to furnish (give or provide) alcohol to minors in New York. There are no exceptions to this rule, meaning that any adult who provides alcohol to someone under 21 can face legal consequences.
In New York, individuals who serve alcohol in bars or restaurants must be at least 18 years old. This rule applies to serving beer, wine, and spirits. Whether the employee is serving as a bartender or a regular server, the minimum age remains the same.
The legal minimum age for selling alcohol off-premises, such as in liquor stores, varies by type of alcohol. For spirits, the minimum age is 18. For beer and wine, the age is not specifically outlined. However, anyone under 18 selling spirits must be supervised by a manager or supervisor.
Using false identification to purchase alcohol is considered a criminal offense in New York. A minor caught using a fake ID may face penalties such as the suspension of their driver's license. For retailers, the state offers incentives for using electronic ID scanners and provides protection if a fake ID is reasonably mistaken for a valid one. New York also makes it easy to differentiate between licenses for individuals under 21 and those over 21.
For drivers under the age of 21, New York enforces a lower Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit of 0.02%. Any minor caught driving with a BAC of 0.02% or higher is in violation of the law, and this BAC level is considered conclusive evidence of a violation.
In New York, kegs containing four or more gallons of alcohol must be registered and labeled. It is illegal to possess an unregistered or unlabeled keg, with penalties reaching a maximum fine of $450. Destroying a keg label can also result in a similar fine. When purchasing a keg, individuals must provide their name and address, verified by a government-issued ID, and sign a warning statement. Additionally, a deposit of $50 is required for the keg. These provisions do not apply to disposable kegs.
New York does not have a "use/lose" law, meaning that there are no specific legal consequences like automatic suspension of driving privileges for underage alcohol offenses outside of those related to driving.
New York does not impose state-level liability for hosting underage drinking parties. This means there are no statewide laws that hold individuals responsible for hosting gatherings where underage drinking takes place, although local jurisdictions may have their own ordinances.