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 Pennsylvania, it is illegal to supply alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, with the state enforcing this prohibition through criminal penalties. This is outlined in the Pennsylvania Liquor Code, which specifies that furnishing alcohol to a minor is a criminal offense. However, there are exceptions to this rule. For example, a parent or guardian is permitted to give alcohol to their minor child within their home. Additionally, alcohol may be provided to minors for medicinal purposes if it is done so in accordance with the law. Violating these provisions can result in significant fines and potential jail time. It is important for anyone in Pennsylvania to understand these regulations to avoid criminal charges for unlawfully providing alcohol to underage individuals.