All states have provisions that prohibit supplying alcohol to underage individuals. States punish these activities as criminal offenses, and anyone who knowingly supplies underage individuals with alcohol is committing a crime—except in a few limited circumstances provided by some state laws, such as in a home environment, or for medicinal purposes.
In Arizona, it is illegal to supply alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, as per Arizona Revised Statutes Section 4-244(9). This law makes it a criminal offense to provide alcohol to a minor, with few exceptions. The state does not allow for the furnishing of alcohol to minors for medicinal purposes. However, Arizona law does permit the consumption of alcohol by minors in the presence of a parent, guardian, or spouse of legal drinking age within a private residence or at a religious ceremony. Violating this law can result in serious penalties, including fines and potential jail time. It is important for individuals in Arizona to understand these regulations to avoid criminal charges related to underage drinking.