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 Ohio, it is illegal to provide alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, with few exceptions. This prohibition is outlined in Ohio Revised Code Section 4301.69, which makes it a criminal offense to furnish or sell alcohol to a minor. Violating this law can result in serious penalties, including fines and jail time. However, Ohio law does allow for certain exceptions, such as when alcohol is provided to a minor within a private residence and with parental consent, or for recognized religious purposes. Additionally, alcohol may be provided to minors for medicinal purposes if it is prescribed by a doctor. Despite these exceptions, the general rule in Ohio is that supplying alcohol to underage individuals is a criminal act and is subject to prosecution.
