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 Minnesota, it is illegal to provide alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, with few exceptions. This prohibition is outlined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 340A.503, which makes it a criminal offense to sell, barter, furnish, or give alcoholic beverages to a person under 21. Violating this law can result in misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor charges, depending on the circumstances. However, Minnesota law does allow for some exceptions. For example, parents or guardians may provide alcohol to their underage children within their own home. Additionally, alcohol may be provided for medicinal purposes if prescribed by a physician. Despite these exceptions, the general rule is that supplying alcohol to underage individuals is a criminal act in Minnesota, and those who do so outside of the legal exceptions may face criminal prosecution.