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 Mississippi, it is illegal to supply alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, as per the Mississippi Code of 1972, Section 67-3-53. This statute makes it a criminal offense to sell, give, or furnish alcoholic beverages to minors. Violating this law can result in fines, imprisonment, or both. However, Mississippi law does provide exceptions to this prohibition. For example, under Section 67-1-5, minors may consume alcohol for medicinal purposes if prescribed by a physician, or they may consume alcohol in a private residence with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Despite these exceptions, the general rule in Mississippi is that supplying alcohol to underage individuals is a criminal act and is subject to legal penalties.