Summary of the Introduced Bill

HB 814 -- Underage Drinking

Sponsor:  Smith (14)

This bill specifies that any person who supplies intoxicating
liquor to a person younger than 21 years of age, knowingly allows
a person younger than 21 years of age to drink or possess
intoxicating liquor on any property the person has exclusive use
and enjoyment of, or knowingly fails to stop a person younger
than 21 years of age from drinking or possessing intoxicating
liquor may be liable to the parent or guardian of the underage
person for any damages suffered by that person.

Any peace officer is allowed to request a chemical test from any
person younger than 21 years of age if he or she believes that
the person is intoxicated.  Any underage person who refuses the
chemical test will be deemed to be visibly intoxicated.

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Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
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