Drinking and Summer Vacation

younghoss
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:03:22 +0000

Yes, Moda, it is legal in Ohio, as I said in post 14.
It can be beer, wine, or booze, and can be served by glass, bottle, can, or (theoretically) by bucket in public, as long as it is the parent that gives it to the minor.

I know that in practice a server might knowingly serve a minor if the parent has ordered it for them, or if the parent is there approving. But strictly speaking by law, the server must serve it to the parent who can then give it to the minor.

This is also true for a married couple. If one is 21, he/she can order 2 drinks and legally give one to his spouse, who may be under 21.