State Law In
Ohio
What does state law say?
If it a violation of the law for is the owner or occupant of a public or private place to knowingly allow the consumption of alcohol by an underage person. For owners of a hotel, inn, cabin, campground or restaurant, the standard is to know or have reason to know that alcohol is being consumed by an underage person.
SETTINGS COVERED:
Public or private place owned or occupied; hotel, inn, cabin, campground, or restaurant.
What happens if an adult breaks the law?
Adults who are charged with this violation face a jail term not to exceed 6 months and/or a fine of $1,000. A violation of this law is a misdemeanor of the 1st Degree.
Can adult do anything to rescind the violation?
Not Addressed.
Can the adult be sued?
The State of Ohio has not enacted a law regarding civil penalties for social hosting. In the absence of a statute, courts have found that a social host may be held liable for either the death or injury of a third person caused by an intoxicated minor guest.