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 Kansas, it is illegal to supply alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, as per the Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. This prohibition is enforced under Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.) 21-5607, which makes it a crime to furnish alcohol to a minor. Violating this law can result in criminal charges, which may include fines and imprisonment. However, Kansas does have exceptions to this rule. Under K.S.A. 21-5607(b), it is not unlawful for a parent or legal guardian to furnish alcohol to their child or ward in a private residence. Additionally, alcohol may be provided to minors for medicinal purposes if it is administered in accordance with the law. Despite these exceptions, the general rule in Kansas is that supplying alcohol to underage individuals is a criminal offense, and those who do so outside of the specific legal exceptions may face legal consequences.