Minor in Possession

Business and Professions Code 25662

Consequence

If you’re in public, this is a misdemeanor and is punished by a fine of  $500 (not including penalty assessments) for a first violations and $1,000 (not including penalty assessments) for a second violation.

Takeaway

“Any person under the age of 21 who has any alcoholic beverage in his or her possession on any street or highway or in any public place or in any place open to the public is guilty of a misdemeanor”

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