Buying Alcohol for a Minor
Ala. Code § 28-3A-25 — giving or selling alcohol to anyone under 21 is a misdemeanor with a fine of $100 to $1,000
No person, licensee or employee sells, delivers, furnishes or gives away alcohol to anyone under the legal drinking age, or lets them drink or have it on licensed premises.
Who handles this in Alabama: Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alabama directory.
| Conviction | Penalty |
|---|---|
| ConvictionFirst | PenaltyA fine of $100 to $1,000, with up to six months in jail at the court's discretion |
| ConvictionSecond | PenaltyThe fine, and three to six months in jail |
Sources for this section (2)
- Ala. Code § 28-3A-25 — Unlawful Acts and Offenses; Penalties
- Ala. Code § 28-1-5 — Minimum Age for Purchase, Etc., of Alcoholic Beverage; Employment of Underage Individuals by Board Licensee
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alabama attorney.