In many states a social host—including the guest’s employer—who does not charge an adult guest—18 years or older in some states and 21 years or older in other states—for alcoholic drinks and who does not serve the beverages under the authority of a license or permit—is not liable for the guest’s actions or injuries to himself or others.

But in most states an adult social host is liable for personal injuries and property damage caused by a minor to whom the social host provides or furnishes alcoholic beverages—especially if the social host knew or should have known the minor would drive a motor vehicle under the influence or if the minor was obviously intoxicated when the social host provided or furnished alcoholic beverages.

Laws regarding social host liability vary from state to state and are usually located in a state’s statutes.

In Nevada, social host liability is limited when it comes to adults. Generally, a social host in Nevada who provides alcohol to an adult guest without charge and without a license or permit is not held liable for the actions or injuries of that guest, whether to themselves or to others. However, the situation is different when it comes to minors. Nevada law does impose liability on social hosts who knowingly serve alcohol to minors. If a social host provides or furnishes alcoholic beverages to a minor, especially if the host knew or should have known that the minor would likely drive under the influence or if the minor was visibly intoxicated, the host can be held liable for injuries or damages caused by the minor. It's important to note that the legal drinking age in Nevada is 21, and providing alcohol to anyone under that age is against the law, with potential criminal and civil consequences.