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 Florida, it is illegal to supply alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, as per Florida Statute 562.11. This law makes it a criminal offense to sell, give, or serve alcoholic beverages to anyone under the legal drinking age. Violating this statute can result in serious penalties, including fines and imprisonment. However, Florida law does provide exceptions to this prohibition. For example, under Florida Statute 562.111, an underage person may consume alcohol if it is supplied by a parent or legal guardian in a private residence, or for religious or medical purposes. Despite these exceptions, the general rule is that supplying alcohol to underage individuals is a criminal act, and those who do so outside of the allowed exceptions can face criminal charges.