§ 13:91.8. Unlawful consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under twenty-one years of age.

(A)

It is unlawful for any person under twenty-one (21) years of age to consume any alcoholic beverage except:

(1)

For an established religious purpose;

(2)

When a person eighteen (18), nineteen (19) or twenty (20) years of age consumes alcoholic beverages with the knowledge, presence and consent of a parent or spouse twenty-one (21) years of age or older or legal custodian twenty-one (21) years of age or older;

(3)

For medical purposes when purchased as an over-the-counter medication or when prescribed or administered by a licensed physician, pharmacist, dentist, nurse, hospital, or medical institution.

(B)

Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be fined three hundred dollars ($300.00) or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.

(Ord. No. 12257, § 1, 3-13-02)