is it legal for parents to give their kids alcohol under supervision
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is it legal for parents to give their kids alcohol under supervision
is it legal for a child who is underage
to consume alcohol if it is given to
them by their legal guardian and that
legal guardian is suoervising them
Asked on August 19, 2017 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Under OH law, children under the age of 21 may drink alcoholic beverages if under the supervision of a parent/guardian. This means one parent/legal guardian) must give their permission and be physically present while the child consumes the alcohol. In addition to permitting supervised drinking in a private residence, the law additionally permits parents/guardians to order alcoholic beverages at restaurants or bars and then give them to their minor child so long as the parents/guardians remain with the children while the drinks are consumed.
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