Parents Who Host, Lose the Most Program
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Fact Sheet
- It is illegal for anyone under 21 to drink alcohol.
- Under age 21, the brain is still growing and negatively affected by alcohol.
- Parents can be prosecuted under the law for hosting underage drinking parties.
- Everything associated with a violation, such as personal property, can be confiscated.
- It is unsafe and illegal to drink and drive.
- Call other parents to ensure social events are alcohol-free and chaperoned.
- Refuse to supply alcohol to anyone under 21.
- Lock up your alcoholic beverages.
- Make sure that alcohol is not brought into your home or your property by your teen's friends.
- Report underage drinking parties to police: 703-691-2131, TTY 711.
- mandatory minimum fine of $500 (up to $2500) or a minimum of 50 hrs. of community service
- loss of driver's license for 6 to 12 months
- up to 12 months in jail
- possible expulsion from school if caught on school property, and/or possible loss of participation in all after-school activities even if caught off school property
- a $2500 fine per young person provided any alcoholic beverage
- loss of the adult's driver's license for six months, and/ or up to 12 months in jail
- A person under the age of 21 must be accompanied by his parent, guardian, or spouse in order to be served alcohol in the home of another. A parent, guardian,or spouse may serve alcohol to a family member under the age of 21 in his own home. Caution: Serving alcohol to a minor (under age 18) can be considered as contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
The Fairfax Countywide Initiative to Reduce Underage drinking is partially funded by the Title IV safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act federal funds