Florida Laws

Did you know it is unlawful to...

Give, sell, or serve alcoholic beverages to anyone under age 21. Maximum penalty for violations is one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. A second conviction is a felony punishable by five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Possess alcoholic beverages if you are under age 21. The maximum penalty is 60 days in jail or a $1,000 fine. The Divisions investigators may recommend that the court also suspend driving privileges for six months as part of the penalty.
Misrepresent your age or the age of anyone else for the purpose of buying or being served alcoholic beverages. Penalties include 60 days in jail or a $500 fine and a suspension of driving privileges for one year. A second conviction can result in a $5,000 fine and five years in state prison.
Possess a forged, stolen, borrowed, fictitious, counterfeit or unlawfully used Florida Drivers License or Florida identification card. It is also unlawful to trade or supply someone else with a Florida Driver's License or I.D. card. Penalties can amount to five years in state prison or a $5,000 fine and revocation of driver's license.
Sell, issue or offer in Florida any I.D. card or other document giving the age of someone without requiring proof of age. Penalties range up to five years in state prison or a $5,000 fine.
Attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages or tobacco products if underage. The store owner or employee can have an underage person arrested by filing a complaint with the local State Attorney. Penalties can be up to 60 days in jail or a $500 fine.

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