Illinois

Possession is prohibited WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION(S):

• parent/guardian

Consumption is prohibited WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION(S):

• private residence
• AND parent/guardian

Internal possession is not explicitly prohibited.

Purchase is prohibited, but youth MAY PURCHASE for law enforcement purposes.

Furnishing is prohibited with NO EXCEPTIONS.

• Beer: 18 for both servers and bartenders
• Wine: 18 for both servers and bartenders
• Spirits: 18 for both servers and bartenders

• Beer: 18
• Wine: 18
• Spirits: 18

Provision(s) targeting minors:

• Use of a false ID to obtain alcohol is a criminal offense

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: 0.00 - any detectable alcohol in the blood is per se (conclusive) evidence of a violation.

Applies to drivers under age 21.

Registration is not required.

No Law

Illinois has two Social Host laws:

1. Social host law is not specifically limited to underage drinking parties.
   1. Action by underage guest that triggers violation: Consumption
   2. Property type(s) covered by liability law:
      1. Residence
      2. Outdoor
      3. Other
   3. Standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE - host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence
   4. Exception(s):
      1. Family
2. Social host law is not specifically limited to underage drinking parties.
   1. Action by underage guest that triggers violation: Possession Consumption
   2. Property type(s) covered by liability law:
      1. Residence
   3. Standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: KNOWLEDGE - host must have actual knowledge of the occurrence
   4. Preventive action by the host negates the violation (see note).
   5. Exception(s):
      1. Family
      2. Resident
3. Social host law is not specifically limited to underage drinking parties.
   1. Action by underage guest that triggers violation: Consumption
   2. Property type(s) covered by liability law:
      1. Other
   3. Standard for hosts' knowledge or action regarding the party: OVERT ACT - host must have actual knowledge and commit an act that contributes to the occurrence

Notes:

Beginning January 1, 2013, under 235 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/6-16(a-1), a person commits a social host offense if one is a parent or guardian and permits one's residence, or any other property under one’s control, to be used by an underage invitee of one's child or ward in a manner that violates the statute. An offense is deemed to have occurred if a parent or guardian knowingly authorizes or permits the prohibited use to occur.

Beginning January 1, 2013, an individual will not be in violation of 235 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/6-16(c) if he or she requests assistance from a law enforcement agency to help end the possession or consumption of alcohol by persons under the age of 21 in a residence that he or she occupies. This assistance must be requested before any other person makes a formal complaint to a law enforcement agency about the activity.

Under 235 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/6-16(d), a person commits a social host offense by renting a hotel or motel room for the purpose of or with the knowledge that such room shall be used for the consumption of alcoholic liquor by underage persons.