Underage Drinking
Nevada
The policy topics, below, address statues and regulations related to underage drinking and access to alcohol.
Possession is prohibited WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION(S):
- private location
- OR parent/guardian
- OR spouse
Consumption is not explicitly prohibited.
Internal possession is not explicitly prohibited.
Purchase is prohibited and there is NO ALLOWANCE for youth purchase for law enforcement purposes.
Furnishing is prohibited WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION(S):
- parent/guardian
- Beer: 21 for both servers and bartenders
- Wine: 21 for both servers and bartenders
- Spirits: 21 for both servers and bartenders
- Beer: 16
- Wine: 16
- Spirits: 16
Condition(s) that must be met in order for an underage person to sell alcoholic beverages:
- manager/supervisor is present
Provision(s) targeting minors:
- Use of a false ID to obtain alcohol is a criminal offense
- No driver's license suspension procedure
Provision(s) targeting suppliers:
- It is a criminal offense to lend, transfer, or sell a false ID
- It is a criminal offense to manufacture or distribute a false ID
Provision(s) targeting retailers:
- Licenses for drivers under age 21 are easily distinguishable from those for drivers age 21 and older
- Specific affirmative defense - the retailer inspected the false ID and came to a reasonable conclusion based on its appearance that it was valid
BAC limit: 0.02 - a BAC level above the limit is per se (conclusive) evidence of a violation.
Applies to drivers under age 21.
Registration is not required.
Type(s) of violation leading to driver's license suspension, revocation, or denial:
- Underage purchase
- Underage possession
Use/lose penalties apply to minors under age 18
Authority to impose driver's license sanction
- mandatory
Length of suspension/revocation:
- Minimum: 90 days
- Maximum: 730 days
No State-imposed liability for hosting underage drinking parties.
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