Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA) laws generally specify the legal age at which an individual can consume, possess, purchase, or attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages. The MLDA in all states in the United States is 21 years. But the manner in which the MLDA is enforced—and the punishment for violations—varies from state to state.
In Indiana, as in all states across the United States, the Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA) is set at 21 years old. This means individuals must be at least 21 years of age to legally consume, possess, purchase, or attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages. Indiana law strictly enforces the MLDA, and there are penalties for violations such as underage drinking, possession, and purchase of alcohol. These penalties can include fines, mandatory attendance in an alcohol education program, community service, and in some cases, suspension of driving privileges. The state also has laws against providing alcohol to minors, which can result in severe penalties for those who furnish alcohol to individuals under the legal drinking age.