Indiana Code 7.1-5-7-10. Minors in taverns prohibited
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style=”font-size: 10pt”> Sec. 10. (a) It is a Class C infraction for a minor to knowingly or intentionally be in a tavern, bar, or other public place where alcoholic beverages are sold, bartered, exchanged, given away, provided, or furnished.
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4
(b) It is a Class C misdemeanor for a permittee to recklessly permit a minor to be in the prohibited place beyond a reasonable time in which an ordinary prudent person can check identification to confirm the age of a patron.
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 7.1-5-7-10
- minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-9(b).]
Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.18; P.L.102-1983, SEC.7; P.L.79-1986, SEC.4; P.L.77-1988, SEC.7; P.L.1-1993, SEC.46; P.L.125-2012, SEC.3; P.L.217-2014, SEC.4; P.L.159-2014, SEC.51.