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 Kentucky, it is illegal to supply alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, with the exception of certain circumstances. This prohibition is outlined in the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS), specifically KRS 244.085, which makes it a criminal offense to provide alcoholic beverages to a minor. Violating this law can result in criminal charges, fines, and potentially jail time. However, Kentucky law does allow for some exceptions, such as when alcohol is provided to minors within a private residence and with the consent of a legal guardian or family member, or for medicinal purposes as prescribed by a physician. Despite these exceptions, the general rule is that supplying alcohol to underage individuals is a criminal act in Kentucky.