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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 Indiana, it is illegal to supply alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, with the state enforcing this prohibition through criminal statutes. This is consistent with the national minimum drinking age act, which mandates that states prohibit individuals under 21 from purchasing or publicly possessing alcoholic beverages, subject to certain exceptions. Indiana law makes it a Class B misdemeanor to provide alcohol to a minor, with increased penalties if the provider has prior convictions for the same offense or if the provision of alcohol results in serious bodily injury or death. However, Indiana does recognize certain exceptions where minors may legally consume alcohol, such as for religious purposes, in the presence of their parents, guardians, or spouses who are 21 years of age or older, or for medical purposes when prescribed or administered by a physician.

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