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 Nebraska, 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 legal drinking age established by the federal National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984. Nebraska law does allow for certain exceptions where minors may legally consume alcohol. These exceptions include consumption in a private residence with the consent of a legal guardian or for religious or medicinal purposes. However, outside of these specific circumstances, 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 jail time, depending on the severity of the violation and whether it resulted in harm or the risk of harm.