All states have provisions that prohibit supplying alcohol to underage individuals. States punish these activities as criminal offenses, and anyone who knowingly supplies underage individuals with alcohol is committing a crime—except in a few limited circumstances provided by some state laws, such as in a home environment, or for medicinal purposes.
In Connecticut, it is illegal to provide alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, with few exceptions. This prohibition is outlined in the Connecticut General Statutes, specifically under Section 30-86, which makes it a criminal offense to deliver or give alcoholic liquor to any minor (under the age of 21). Violation of this law can result in criminal charges, including fines and potential imprisonment. However, Connecticut law does allow for certain exceptions, such as the consumption of alcohol by minors within a private residence and with the presence and consent of a parent or guardian, or for medicinal purposes if prescribed by a physician. Despite these exceptions, the general rule remains that supplying alcohol to underage individuals is a criminal offense in Connecticut.