State Law In
Connecticut
What does state law say?
It is against the law to knowingly permits any minor to possess alcoholic liquor.
DEFINITIONS WITHIN THE LAW:
Person means natural person including partners but shall not include corporations, limited liability companies, joint stock companies or other associations of natural persons.
SETTINGS COVERED:
Setting covered include dwelling units or private property.
What happens if an adult breaks the law?
Class A misdemeanor.
Can adult do anything to rescind the violation?
A host may rescind the violation if they made reasonable efforts to halt possession of alcohol by minors. Reasonable efforts could include: talking to to the minor; taking away the alcohol; contacting the minor’s parents; or contacting the police.
Can the adult be sued?
The State of Connecticut has not enacted a law regarding civil penalties for social hosting. In the absence of a statute, the Supreme Court found that, in the case of minors, a social host is liable to the minor served or to innocent third parties injured the damage caused is related to the host serving alcohol.