We invite you to partner with The New Tradition Coalition and the City of Lawrence to reduce underage drinking in the Lawrence community by supporting “Those Who Host, Lose the Most” campaign.  This awareness campaign strives to educate those over the age of 21 about the legal and social consequences they could face by providing alcohol to minors.  It will also raise awareness of stepped up efforts to enforce underage drinking laws by local law enforcement agencies.

KANSAS UNDERAGE DRINKING LAWS

What you need to know:

• As an adult, it is unlawful to directly or indirectly sell to, buy for, give or furnish alcohol to anyone under

           the age of 21.

• You cannot host minors consuming alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverages at your residence, land,

            building or rented room.

• Your “residence”...your responsibility.

If you break the law:

• Furnishing/purchasing: Minimum fine of $200 and a sentence of up to 6 months in jail and up to $1,000 

           in fines plus, court and legal fees.

• Hosting a party: minimum fine of $1,000 or up to $2,500 with up to a year in county jail, plus court and

           legal fees.

Things you can do:

• Refuse to supply alcohol to youth either in your home, apartment, or simply buying it for them.

• Actively supervise parties when youth will be attending.

• Make sure alcohol is not brought into your home or onto your property by underage youth. (Yes, that may 

           mean checking purses and backpacks.)

• Talk to other adults about not providing alcohol to events youth will be attending.

• Create alcohol-free opportunities and activities in your home so youth will feel welcome
• If you have alcohol at a party, you must make reasonable steps to verify ages of all persons attending.
• It is presumed that all persons present at and participating in a social activity on your property are invitees.

 

Remember, if it's your residence, it's your responsibility and if it's your property, it's your problem! !