High school graduation party?
After-the-prom event?
Will alcohol be available?
Remind your underage children…
If they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .02 or more, they are guilty of “minor in consumption” (read the RCW ) and their driver’s license will be suspended.
Be advised, providing alcohol for your kid's friends is a crime…
RCW 66.44.270 states, in part: It is unlawful for any person to sell, give, or otherwise supply liquor to any person under the age of twenty-one years or permit any person under that age to consume liquor on his or her premises or on any premises under his or her control. For the purposes of this subsection, "premises" includes real property, houses, buildings, and other structures, and motor vehicles and watercraft. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor.
Maximum sentence for a gross misdemeanor is one year in jail and a fine of $5,000.
And you could be sued…
If an un-chaperoned party takes place on your property where underage drinking occurs, “But I wasn’t there!” will not work. For more information, see “Don’t be a Party to Underage Drinking”
Of course, there are many other reasons NOT to mix youth and alcohol. Cruise through the information on this website and visit the links we've provided for more information.
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Alcohol and Drug 24 Hour Help Line Toll Free: 1-800-562-1240 Online: www.adhl.org
State-funded treatment is available for teens and adults.
If underage drinking has been an issue in your family, share your own story with other parents. E-mail stories to: schneda@dshs.wa.gov
