Alcohol death age

Alcohol death age (worldwide; as of 2015):

illegal

Sales from 25 years

Sales from 21 years

Sales from 20 years

Sales from 19 years

Sales from 18 years

Sales from 17 years

Sales from 16 years

Sales from 15 years

Sale not regulated / no information

Both restrictions apply to combinations of 2 colors, but they vary depending on the place of sale or the level of alcohol content.

The alcohol age is the minimum age that a person must have reached in order to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages . In some countries, a distinction is made between beverages with a lower alcohol content - such as beer , sparkling wine and wine - and higher-percentage spirits . In Germany, the minimum age is 16 years for beer and (sparkling) wine and 18 years for spirits.

Minimum age for purchase in the individual countries

The list below shows the minimum age for purchasing alcohol. If the minimum age for consumption differs from this, this is mentioned in the comments. The term “not regulated” means that the minimum age is not defined.

Asia

Alcohol death age in Asia :

forbidden

Sales from 25 years

Sales from 21 years

Sales from 20 years

Sales from 18 years

Sales from 17 years

Sales from 16 years

Not regulated

Areas outside the continent are colored light gray.
Both restrictions apply to combinations of 2 colors, but they vary depending on the place of sale or the level of alcohol content.
Special features:
India : In the cities of Chandigarh , Delhi and the states of Haryana , Maharashtra , Meghalaya and Punjab (India) , alcoholic beverages may only be purchased and consumed from the age of 25; the world's highest limit of 30 years applies to the Wardha district .
Prohibition : In the states of Brunei , Bangladesh , Kuwait , Saudi Arabia , Yemen , as well as the Indian states of Gujarat , Bihar , Manipur (for the most part), Nagaland and in the union territory of Lakshadweep , alcohol is prohibited. In these countries the production, distribution, trade, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages are illegal (in some Indian prohibtion areas private consumption is partly allowed).
Religious peculiarities: In the states of Oman , United Arab Emirates , Pakistan , Qatar , Malaysia and Brunei , the sale of alcoholic beverages to Muslims is prohibited. However, non-Muslims are free to consume and purchase alcohol under the respective regulations.

country	Beer and wine		spirits		Remarks
Armenia	18th				Selling or giving alcohol to minors results in an administrative penalty
Azerbaijan	18th
Afghanistan	forbidden
Bangladesh	forbidden
Brunei	forbidden				Non-Muslims over the age of 17 are allowed to import small amounts of alcohol every 48 hours, provided that they are consumed at home.
People's Republic of China	18th				There is no age limit for consumption.
Georgia	16
Hong Kong	18th
India → Main article : Prohibition in India	18-25				Varies, between 18 and 25 years old, totally banned in some states.
Indonesia	18th
Iraq	21st
Iran	forbidden				Completely forbidden for Muslims. Religious minorities are allowed to purchase small quantities for their own use in shops run by their own religious minority.
Israel	18th				It is forbidden to sell alcoholic beverages to minors under 18 years of age. Consumption is not regulated by law.
Japan	20th
Yemen	forbidden				Legal in the Aden region for people aged 21 and over.
Jordan	18th
Cambodia	not regulated
Kazakhstan	21st
Qatar	21st				Muslims are allowed to sell alcohol but not to consume it.
Kyrgyzstan	18th
Kuwait	forbidden
Laos	18 (for beer in tap shops) not regulated (for wine in tap shops; and for retail sales)		not regulated		There are no age restrictions for consumption and sale outside of the bar. Beer from the age of 18 is permitted in bars and restaurants.
Lebanon	18th
Macau	not regulated
Malaysia	18th				Consumption is permitted from 16 years of age. In cities with more than 50% Muslims, sales are restricted to certain locations.
Maldives	18th				Alcohol sales are limited to tourist areas. It is forbidden to sell alcohol to Muslims.
Mongolia	21st
Myanmar	18th
Nepal	18th				Consumption is allowed from the age of 18.
North Korea	18th
Oman	21st				A license is required to enjoy alcohol at home.
Pakistan	21st				Illegal for Muslims.
Palestine	16				Legal in most cities.
Philippines	18th
Saudi Arabia	forbidden				Violations are punished with public flogging or in extreme cases with death.
Singapore	18th
Sri Lanka	21st
South Korea	19th
Syria	not regulated				During the civil war, it is a criminal offense to consume alcohol in terrorist-controlled areas.
Tajikistan	18th
Thailand	20th				The sale of alcohol is prohibited between midnight and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Also on election days and religious holidays.
Turkmenistan	18th
Taiwan	18th
United Arab Emirates	21st
Vietnam	18th				There is no minimum age for alcohol consumption.

Africa

Alcohol death age in Africa :

Forbidden

Sales from 21 years

Sales from 18 years

Sales from 16 years

Sales from 15 years

Not regulated

Both restrictions apply to combinations of 2 colors, but they vary depending on the place of sale or the level of alcohol content.
Special features:
Cameroon : The sale of alcoholic beverages is only permitted to people over the age of 21, consumption is permitted from the age of 18.
Egypt : The sale and consumption of beer is permitted from the age of 18. The sale and consumption of wine and spirits is permitted from the age of 21.
Prohibition : In Libya and Sudan , alcohol is prohibited. The manufacture, distribution, trade, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages are illegal in these countries.

country	Beer and wine		spirits		Remarks
Egypt	18th		21st
Algeria	18th
Angola	18th
Equatorial Guinea	21st
Ethiopia	15th
Botswana	18th				It is forbidden to serve or sell alcohol to minors, and they are not allowed to stay in a pub.
Burundi	18th				There are no restrictions when accompanied by a legal guardian.
Eritrea	18th
Gabon	18 (for serving)
	not regulated (retail)				Forbidden for Muslims.
Gambia	18th				Forbidden for Muslims.
Ghana	not regulated				Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to stay in tap establishments.
Guinea-Bissau	18th
Cameroon	not regulated				There are no legal sales or consumption bans.
Cape Verde	18th
Kenya	18th				It is forbidden to minors to permit the stay in a bar or similar establishment with a license to serve alcoholic beverages; serving, selling or giving alcoholic beverages to them. In addition, all alcoholic beverages must have the sales ban for minors printed on the packaging. A sign with the sales restrictions must also be placed on site and clearly visible in a bar.
Comoros	18th
Republic of the Congo	18th				It is forbidden to sell alcoholic beverages to people under the age of 18 without their parents being accompanied.
Lesotho	18th
Libya	forbidden
Malawi	18th
Morocco	16				There is no age limit for consumption.
Mauritius	18th				The sale and distribution of alcohol to anyone under the age of 18 is prohibited. A corresponding sign must be attached at the point of sale.
Mozambique	18th
Namibia	18th
Niger	18th
Nigeria	18th
Rwanda	18 (for serving)
	not regulated (retail)
Zambia	18th
Seychelles	18th
Sierra Leone	not regulated
Zimbabwe	18th
Somalia	forbidden
South Africa	18th				It is forbidden to sell alcoholic beverages to minors or to give them to them. An exception is made for religious purposes, in small quantities and in the presence of a parent or legal representative.
Sudan	forbidden
South Sudan	18th
Swaziland	18th				There is no age limit for consumption.
Tanzania	18th
Togo	not regulated				There are no legal sales or consumption bans.
Tunisia	18th
Uganda	18th
Central African Republic	21 (for serving)
	15 (retail)

North America, Central America and the Caribbean

Alcohol death age in North America :

Sales from 21 years

Sales from 19 years

Sales from 18 years

Special features
USA : In the United States of America, the minimum age for purchasing and consuming alcoholic beverages is regulated by the states themselves. However, there is a uniform sales ban for under 21-year-olds.
Canada : In Canada, sales regulations are governed by the provinces. In Quebec , Alberta and Manitoba a minimum age of 18 years is considered, whereas in the remaining provinces a minimum age of 19 years applies.

Alcohol death age in Central America and the Caribbean :

Sales from 18 years

Sales from 16 years

country	Beer and wine		spirits		Remarks
American Virgin Islands	18th				The sale and serving of alcohol to minors under the age of 18 is prohibited.
Anguilla	16
Antigua and Barbuda	16				Selling and serving alcohol to people under the age of 16 is prohibited.
Aruba	16
Bahamas	18th
Barbados	18th
Belize	18th
Bermuda	18th				Alcohol sales are strictly monitored. Most bars close around 1 a.m.
British Virgin Islands	16				The sale and transfer of alcohol by a trader to persons under the age of 16 is prohibited.
Cayman Islands	18th				Selling, serving and giving alcohol to people under the age of 18 is prohibited. Minors may also not be allowed to stay in a bar.
Costa Rica	18th
Dominican Republic	18th
El Salvador	18th
Grenada	18th
Greenland	18th				In 1979 alcoholic beverages were freely sold, but consumption was limited by a point system: Every person (aged 18 and over) was allowed to use 72 points per month: beer = 1 point; Bottle of wine = 6 points; Spirit = 24 points. In 1982 the point system was abolished (except in the municipalities of Illoqqortoormiut and Qaanaaq ). From 1985 , the competence for alcohol legislation was transferred to the individual municipalities. Since then, many municipalities have introduced a temporary ban on sales. From 2000 the legislation became increasingly relaxed, but alcoholic beverages are still heavily taxed today.
Guatemala	18th
Haiti	18th
Honduras	18th
Jamaica	18th				Selling alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 18 is prohibited.
Canada	18th				Alcohol death age is 18 years in the provinces of Alberta , Manitoba, and Québec .
	19th				Alcohol death age is 19 years in the provinces of Ontario , Saskatchewan , British Columbia , Newfoundland and Labrador , Nova Scotia , New Brunswick , Prince Edward Island , Northwest Territories , Yukon and Nunavut .
Cuba	18th				There is no age limit for consumption.
Mexico	18th
Nicaragua	18th
Panama	18th
Puerto Rico	18th
St. Kitts and Nevis	18th
St. Lucia	18th				There is no age limit for consumption.
Trinidad and Tobago	18th
Turks and Caicos Islands	18th
United States	21st				In 1984, the National Minimum Drinking Age Act was passed, with the result that all states raised their age limit to 21 years, otherwise their areas would have been granted up to 10% lower amounts from the highway financing of the federal government budget .

South America

Alcohol death age in South America :

Sales from 20 years

Sales from 18 years

Areas outside the continent are colored light gray.

country	Beer and wine		spirits		Remarks
Argentina	18th				Selling alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 18 is prohibited.
Bolivia	18th
Brazil	18th				The age limits are set by the states themselves, but the limit is uniformly 18 years.
Chile	18th
Ecuador	18th
Falkland Islands	18th
Guyana	16 (for beer or wine in connection with a meal) 18		18th
Colombia	18th
Paraguay	20th				According to Art. 1 ° of the law on the “Prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors”, it is forbidden to sell alcohol to persons under 20 years of age or to allow their consumption by minors. Furthermore, in accordance with Art. 2 °, all public sales establishments must post a clearly legible notice in the sales area with the following inscription: "ESTA PROHIBIDA LA VENTA DE BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS A MENORES DE VEINTE AÑOS DE EDAD" (The sale of alcohol to persons under 20 years of age is prohibited) .
Peru	18th				According to Artículo 11 °, all public sales and serving points must place at least two signs with the following clearly legible in the sales or serving area: “PROHIBIDA LA VENTA DE BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS A MENORES DE 18 AÑOS” (alcoholic beverages are forbidden to minors under 18 years of age for sale.) According to Artículo 14 °, it is a criminal offense to sell or dispense alcohol to minors under the age of 18 or to tolerate consumption in a pub by a minor
Uruguay	18th				According to Art. 1 it is forbidden to sell alcohol to persons under 18 years of age anywhere in the country. According to Art. 5, all alcoholic beverages must contain the following information: “Beber con moderación” (drinking in moderation ) “Prohibida su venta a menores de 18 años” (It is forbidden to sell [alcohol] under the age of 18).
Venezuela	18th

Europe

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Alcohol Working Age in Europe :

Sales from 20 years

Sales from 18 years

Sales from 17 years

Sales from 16 years

Areas outside the continent are colored light gray.
Both restrictions apply to combinations of 2 colors, but they vary depending on the place of sale or the level of alcohol content.
Special features:
Switzerland : The canton of Ticino is the only canton in Switzerland that prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors.
Iceland : has the highest age in Europe at 20 years. Followed by the Scandinavian countries, which have a sales age between 18 and 20 years, which varies according to the place of sale and alcohol content.

Consumption bans for minors in Europe :

Use by minors in public and on private property regulated.

Consumption by minors in public is regulated, on private property unregulated.

Consumption by minors in public and on private property is unregulated.

Specifics:
England and Wales : The consumption of alcohol on private property is prohibited for children under 5 years of age. Exceptions exist when administered as part of medical treatment by a doctor.
Estonia , Finland , Lithuania , Iceland , Slovakia and Sweden : expressly prohibit alcohol consumption below the respective sales age.

country	Beer and wine		spirits		Remarks
Albania	18th				When accompanied by a legal guardian, consumption is also permitted for younger people.
Andorra	18th				Consumption is permitted from 16 years of age.
Belgium	16		18th		It is forbidden to minors under 18 years of age to serve, sell or give spirits to them. serve, sell or give alcohol to them under the age of 16.
Bosnia and Herzegovina	18th				It is forbidden to retail alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 18. The consumption is not regulated by law.
Bulgaria	18th
Denmark	18th				It is forbidden to serve alcoholic beverages to minors under 18 years of age in bars, discos, pubs or restaurants.
	16		18th		It is forbidden to minors under 18 years of age alcoholic beverages> 16.5% vol. for sale in retail outlets. under 16 years of age alcoholic beverages <16.5% vol. for sale in retail outlets. Historical laws: Until 1998 there was no legal ban on selling alcoholic beverages in retail. As of 1998, the sale of alcoholic beverages to people under the age of 15 in retail stores was prohibited. As of 2004, retail sales of alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 16 were prohibited. Since 2011 it has been forbidden to sell alcoholic beverages in retail to people under the age of 16; and sell alcoholic beverages> 16.5% vol. to people under the age of 18.
Germany	16		18th		It is forbidden to contact unmarried persons in restaurants, sales outlets or otherwise in public under 18 years of age to dispense brandy or food containing brandy that contain brandy in more than a small amount or to allow their consumption. under 16 years of age to dispense or permit their consumption of other alcoholic beverages. Exception: young people (= from 14 years) accompanied by a person with custody ( § 9 JuSchG ) This means that alcoholic beverages and foodstuffs that are produced using a distillation process may only be dispensed and their consumption permitted from the age of 18. These include, for example, fruit brandies, fruit spirits, grain brandies (grain, whiskey and vodka), brandies made from sugar cane (rum and cachaça), liqueurs (as well as alcopops ), spirits with juniper (gin and genever), absinthe and brandy (cognac, pisco and divin) . Conversely, other alcoholic beverages are all beverages that are produced through alcoholic fermentation . These include, for example, beer, wine and sparkling wine, which can be sold from the age of 16.
Estonia	18th				The sale of alcoholic beverages and their consumption by minors is prohibited.
Finland	18th				It is forbidden to serve alcoholic beverages to people under the age of 18 in restaurants, bars or discos.
	18th		18/20		It is forbidden, People under the age of 18 sell alcoholic beverages in retail outlets <22% vol. People under 20 years of age sell alcoholic beverages in retail stores> 22% vol.
France	18th				Selling alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 18 is prohibited, but consumption is not regulated by law. The age limit was raised from 16 to 18 years by the Senate in 2009. Historical laws: Bar: L. 82 (Ordinance n ° 59-107 of January 7, 1959) Young people under the age of 16 are allowed to consume the 1st group (non-alcoholic drinks) Adolescents aged 16 and over are allowed to consume the 2nd group (wine, beer, cider, pear wine, mead, crème de cassis and juices from fermented fruit or vegetables that contain 1.2 to 3 ° alcohol, natural dessert wines from controlled growing areas) And adults are permitted to consume the 3rd, 4th and 5th groups. Serving until drunk: L.84 (Law n ° 76-631 of July 5, 1974) Anyone serving minors until they are drunk will be punished in accordance with Article L.81. Sale and delivery: L.80 (Law n ° 91-32 of January 10, 1991) In restaurants, sales outlets and otherwise in public, it is forbidden to sell or buy alcoholic beverages for minors under the age of 16 for consumption on site or to take away give away. This created a de facto loophole for minors: Although young people aged 16 and over were only allowed to serve alcohol from groups 1 and 2 in pub establishments, they were able to purchase all alcoholic beverages in one point of sale, as they were only for sale or distribution L.80 (Law n ° 91-32 of January 10, 1991) applied. This loophole was closed with the amendment to the Health Act in 2009 when the age of sale and distribution was increased to 18 years.
Gibraltar	18th				Retail sale of alcohol under the age of 18 is prohibited.
	16		16/18		The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in a "licensed premises" (bar, restaurant, tavern etc.) is permitted to minors aged 16 and over if: The alcoholic beverage is beer, wine or cider, which does not exceed an alcohol content of 15% by volume; or The alcoholic beverage is sold in bottles or a prepackaged container and does not exceed an alcohol content of 5.5% by volume.
Greece	18th				In 2008, the consumption of alcoholic beverages for minors in public was banned. However, the law does not apply to private events or your own home.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland	18th				Legal requirements in England and Wales :   Selling and consuming alcohol in public under the age of 18 is prohibited. However, the consumption of beer, wine or sparkling apple wine in restaurants and bars with a meal is permitted from the age of 16 if a person over the age of 18 places the order. The sale of liqueur chocolates and other foods that contain alcohol is prohibited to anyone under the age of 16. In private, children and young people under the age of 5 are not allowed to consume alcohol; unless it is a medical emergency. Historical laws: 1872: Sale of alcoholic beverages to children and young people under the age of 16 banned. 1908: Visiting restaurants and pubs prohibited for under 14-year-olds. 1923: Sale of alcoholic beverages to people under the age of 18 banned.
	18th				Statutory regulations in Scotland :  Selling and consuming alcohol in public under the age of 18 is prohibited. However, the consumption of beer, wine or sparkling apple wine in restaurants and bars with a meal is permitted from the age of 16 if a person over the age of 18 places the order. The sale of liqueur pralines and other foods containing alcohol is prohibited to persons under 16 years of age. In private, children and young people under the age of 5 are not allowed to consume alcohol; unless it is a medical emergency.
	18th				Legal Requirements in Northern Ireland :  Selling and consuming alcohol in public under the age of 18 is prohibited.
Ireland	18th				The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited to anyone under the age of 18.
Iceland	20th
Italy	18th				In 2012, Health Minister Renato Balduzzi raised the age limit from 16 to 18 years. Violations are now punished with fines between 250 € and 1000 €. The new legislative decree initially caused confusion, as the old legal regulation remained in force unchanged. The new law (Legge n. 189/2012) said that the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors under the age of 18 was forbidden and that identification could be requested in case of doubt. In the old regulation (L'art. 689 del codice penale) the serving of alcoholic beverages in pubs and restaurants was only forbidden to minors under 16 years of age. According to a circular from the Ministry of Health, it made it clear that “serving” and “selling” have the same meaning in this context.
Croatia	18th
Latvia	18th				Selling alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 18 is prohibited. Buyers between 18 and 25 years of age must identify themselves when purchasing without being asked. There is no limit to consumption.
Liechtenstein	16		18th		The consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages by anyone under the age of 16 is prohibited. The consumption and possession of spirits and alcopops is prohibited for children and young people under the age of 18.
Lithuania	20th				As of January 1, 2018, the sale of alcoholic beverages to people under the age of 20 has been banned.
Luxembourg	16				The consumption and sale of alcohol with more than 1.2 vol% is prohibited for persons under 16 years of age.
Malta	17th				The age limit was raised in October 2009 from 16 to 17 years. According to the Malta Police Regulations, it is forbidden to To sell alcohol to people under 17 years of age. Selling or serving alcohol to under 17s. Allow under 17s to consume alcohol in public. Allow under 17s the public possession of alcohol.
North Macedonia	18th				Selling and serving alcoholic beverages to minors under the age of 18 is prohibited by law. From 7:00 p.m., a general ban on sales and serving comes into force until 6:00 a.m. on the following day. Sellers have cm a sign in the dimensions 20 x 50, and the inscription: ". Со содржина забранета е продажба на алкохолни и енергетски пијалаци и цигари на лица со возраст под 18 години" (The sale of alcohol, energy drinks , and tobacco products to persons under the age of 18 is prohibited.) at the point of sale.
Moldova	18th				It is forbidden to sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 18. The purchase and consumption of alcohol by minors is not illegal. The minimum purchase age was increased from 16 to 18 in 2012.
Montenegro	18th				There is no age limit for consumption.
Netherlands	18th				Since January 1, 2014, the minimum age for selling and serving alcohol has been 18 in the Netherlands.
Norway	18th		20th		Alcohol is extremely expensive in Norway.
Austria
	16		18th		Regulations have been the same in all countries since the beginning of 2019.
Poland	18th				Drunk people are not allowed to purchase alcohol.
Portugal	18th				Drunk people or people with a “mental abnormality” are prohibited from purchasing alcoholic beverages. In 2012, Parliament decided to ban the sale and consumption of spirits for people under the age of 18. There is no age limit for consumption.
Romania	18th				The sale and distribution of alcohol to people under the age of 18 is prohibited. Furthermore, the serving of alcohol in bars, taverns, discos and restaurants is also prohibited under the age of 18.
Russia	18th				Selling and serving alcohol to people under the age of 18 is prohibited.
San Marino	16
Sweden	20th				Systembolaget : The sale of alcoholic beverages with more than 3.5 vol .-% is only permitted in Systembolaget stores. Selling to anyone under the age of 20 is prohibited.
	18th		-		Retail: No alcoholic beverages may be sold to persons under the age of 18 in shops and public outlets. In addition, only those with a maximum of 3.5% alcohol by volume may be offered there.
	18th				Serving: Serving alcohol in restaurants, discos and bars to persons under the age of 18 is prohibited.
Switzerland	16		18th		It is forbidden to minors to serve, sell or allow the consumption of “distilled water” under the age of 18. (Def. "distilled water": spirits, as well as beer and wine with more than 15 vol .-%, and natural wine with more than 18 vol .-%) Serving, selling or allowing alcoholic beverages under 16 years of age.
	18th				The canton of Ticino is the only canton in Switzerland that prohibits the sale of alcohol to people under the age of 18.
Serbia	18th
Slovakia	18th				The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited to persons under the age of 18.
Slovenia	18th				Drinks with an alcohol content of more than 1.2% are classified as alcohol.
Spain	18th				The minimum age for alcohol consumption is regulated by the individual autonomous regions, but is uniformly 18 years. Until 2010 the minimum age was 16 in Galicia , until 2006 in Castile-León , and until 2002 in Catalonia and Valencia . The Principality of Asturias has with the adoption of the "Ley del Principado de Asturias de Atención Integral en materia de Drogas y Bebidas Alcohólicas" raised on 6 March 2015, the minimum age for consumption, eating and serving of alcohol from 16 to 18 years. Asturias was the last Spanish region in which young people aged 16 and over were allowed to purchase and consume alcohol.
Czech Republic	18th				Selling alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 18 is prohibited.
Turkey	18th				There is no age limit for consumption.
Hungary	18th				The consumption of alcohol in public places is prohibited.
Ukraine	18th
Vatican city	18th				As in many other areas, Italian legislation is used here.
Belarus	18th				The sale of alcohol to minors is prohibited.
Cyprus	17th				The sale and serving of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 17 is prohibited.

Oceania

Alcohol death age in Oceania :

Sales from 18 years

Sale not regulated

Sales from 21 years

Areas outside the continent are colored light gray.

country	Beer and wine		spirits		Remarks
American Samoa	21st				The serving and sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21 is prohibited. Violation is punishable.
Australia	18th				Regulations of the states and territories:  Australian Capital Territory : The sale, serving and distribution of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 18 is prohibited. Minors may also not be allowed to consume alcohol. Operators of a bar are obliged to confiscate forged identity documents. Operators remain unpunished if the minor has reached the age of 16 at the time of the offense and the alcohol has only been sold or given on the basis of a forged identification document.  New South Wales : The sale, serving and distribution of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 18 is prohibited. Minors may also not be allowed to consume alcohol. The legislature provides for an exception, according to which parents or a legal adult representative are permitted to consume alcohol in the presence of a minor in a “licensed premises”. Operators remain exempt from punishment if the minor has reached the age of 14 at the time of the offense, and the alcohol has only been sold or given on the basis of a forged identity document.  Northern Territory : The sale, serving and distribution of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 18 is prohibited. Minors may also not be allowed to consume alcohol. Operators of a bar are obliged to confiscate forged identity documents. Operators remain unpunished if the minor has reached the age of 16 at the time of the offense and the alcohol has only been sold or given on the basis of a forged identification document.  Queensland : The sale, serving and distribution of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 18 is prohibited. On private property, alcohol may only be given to a minor by a responsible adult, and only to a regulated extent.  South Australia : The sale, serving and distribution of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 18 is prohibited. The legislature provides for an exception, according to which parents or a legal adult representative are permitted to consume alcohol in the presence of a minor in a “licensed premises”.  Tasmania : The sale, serving and distribution of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 18 is prohibited. Minors are also not allowed to buy alcohol on behalf of an adult or accept alcohol on behalf of an adult  Victoria : Selling, serving and distributing alcoholic beverages to people under the age of 18 is prohibited. Minors are also not allowed to buy alcohol on behalf of an adult or accept alcohol on behalf of an adult. The use of someone else's or forged ID to buy alcohol is a criminal offense  Western Australia : The sale, serving and distribution of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 18 is prohibited.
Fiji	18th				Until 2006, the minimum age was 18 years. After the parliamentary elections in 2006, the government increased the minimum age for purchasing and consuming alcohol to 21 years. This rule lasted until 2009, when the minimum age was lowered back to 18 years.
Guam	21st				The age was increased from 18 to 21 in 2010.
Micronesia	21st
New Zealand	18th				It is forbidden, give, sell or serve alcohol to minors. (Exception: the minor is given alcohol by a parent or a legal guardian for consumption in a licensed establishment. This provision does not apply if the establishment is a "restricted area" .) Buying alcohol as a minor. to buy or provide alcohol for minors (with the exception of the above-mentioned exception). Let a minor buy alcohol, with the exception of "test purchases" carried out on behalf of the police.
Palau	21st
Papua New Guinea	21st
Samoa	18th
Tokelau	16
Tonga	21st				In 2014, the minimum age was raised from 18 to 21 years.
Vanuatu	18th

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  Youth Protection Act Germany :
  Organizers and traders must display the law in a clearly visible and legible manner.

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  Sales regulations in France :
  All public sales outlets have to apply the legal regulations on site.

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  Serving regulations in France :
  All public serving points (bars, restaurants, cafés and other pubs) have to apply the legal regulations on site.

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  Sales regulations in Denmark :
  All public sales outlets have to apply the local legal regulations.

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  Sales and serving regulations in Belgium :
  All public sales and serving points must apply the local legal regulations.

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  Sales and serving regulations in Luxembourg :
  The posting of the legal regulations is voluntary and are intended to prevent legal violations when selling and serving.

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  Sales and serving regulations in Italy :
  The legal regulations should be posted in public bars and sales outlets.

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  Sales and serving regulations in Switzerland :
  The posting of the legal regulations is voluntary and should prevent legal violations when selling and serving.

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  Sales and serving regulations in Asturias :
  All public sales and serving points must apply the legal regulations on site.

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  United States serving regulations :
  A typical sign posted in bars, taverns and restaurants.

See also

• Alcohol consumption
• Alcohol sickness

Individual evidence

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