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 North Dakota, it is illegal to supply alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, with the state enforcing this prohibition through criminal penalties. This is in line with the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984, which effectively set the minimum legal drinking age to 21 across the United States. However, North Dakota law does provide for certain exceptions to this rule. For example, a parent or guardian may furnish alcohol to their child or ward in a private residence as long as they supervise the consumption. Additionally, alcohol may be provided to minors for medicinal purposes if it is done so in accordance with the law. Outside of these exceptions, anyone who knowingly provides alcohol to a minor is committing a criminal offense and can face charges that may result in fines, community service, or even imprisonment.