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 Vermont, it is illegal to provide alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, with few exceptions. This prohibition is outlined in Vermont's statutes, specifically under 7 V.S.A. § 656, which makes it a criminal offense to furnish alcohol to minors. The law defines 'furnishing' as providing alcohol to a minor or enabling a minor to possess alcohol on premises owned or controlled by the person charged. Violation of this law can result in penalties including fines and imprisonment. However, Vermont law does allow for certain exceptions, such as the consumption of alcohol by minors for religious purposes or in the presence of a parent or guardian in a private home. It is important to note that even with these exceptions, the adult providing the alcohol may still be held responsible for any consequences that arise from the minor's consumption of alcohol.