Can a legally emancipated minor serve liquor in Alabama?

Full question:

Can I serve liquor if I have legal Emancipation rights in the state of Alabama?

  • Category: Minors
  • Subcategory: Emancipation of Minor
  • Date:
  • State: Alabama

Answer:

According to the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board regulations:

(1) It is illegal for any minor to sell, serve, dispense, or consume alcoholic beverages on licensed premises.

(2) This rule does not apply to minor employees of wholesale or off-premises retail licensees who can handle, transport, or sell beer or table wine, as long as an adult employee is present at all times.

(3) Minors can work in on-premises licensed establishments (like restaurants or bars) as entertainers, cashiers, waitstaff, etc., but they cannot serve, dispense, or consume alcoholic beverages, and an adult must be present at all times.

For further information, refer to the Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 28-15; 28-349.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

FAQs

In Alabama, it is illegal for anyone under 21 to sell, serve, dispense, or consume alcoholic beverages on licensed premises. Minors may work in establishments like bars or restaurants but cannot handle alcohol. However, exceptions exist for minors working for wholesale or off-premises retailers, where they can handle certain beverages under adult supervision. For more details, refer to the Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 28-15; 28-349. *Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.*