In this subtitle, “minor” applies to every individual under 21 years of age, except to bona fide employees in the course of their employment and whose employment is not prohibited by the State Alcoholic Beverages Article.
City Code, 1950, art. 24, §30(2nd sen.)
1966, art. 19, §67(2nd sen.)
1976/83, art. 19, §77(a)(2nd sen.)
Ord. 44-162
Ord. 56-626
Ord. 22-125
It shall be unlawful for any minor:to attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages; or
to drink or have in his or her possession any alcoholic beverages:in any public place; or
on any public highway.
Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof:shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for the minor’s 1<sup>st</sup> conviction; and
for the 2<sup>nd</sup> or any subsequent conviction thereof, the minor shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $250 or to imprisonment in jail for a period not exceeding 60 days or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
City Code, 1950, art. 24, §30(1st, 3rd sens.)
1966, art. 19, §67(a)(1st, 3rd sens.)
1976/83, art. 19, §77(a)(1st, 3rd sens.)
Ord. 44-162
Ord. 56-626
It shall be unlawful for any minor knowingly and falsely to represent himself to be 21 years of age to any licensed person engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages, for the purpose of procuring or having such alcoholic beverages furnished to him by sale, gift, or otherwise.
Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof:shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for his 1<sup>st</sup> conviction; and
for the 2<sup>nd</sup> or any subsequent conviction thereof, the minor shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $250 or to imprisonment in jail for a period not exceeding 60 days or both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.
City Code, 1966, art. 19, §67(b)
1976/83, art. 19, §77(b.)
Ord. 56-626
It shall be unlawful for any person:to request or induce a minor to purchase or to attempt to purchase any alcoholic beverages; or
to give to, supply with, or in any way furnish to a minor, on any street or public way or in any place of public resort, any alcoholic beverage.
Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $500 for each and every such violation.
City Code, 1950, art. 24, §31
1966, art. 19, §68
1976/83, art. 19, §78
Ord. 44-162
Ord. 58-1410