Pennsylvania law Section 6309 makes it a third-degree misdemeanor to knowingly and falsely claim that a minor is of legal age to purchase alcohol. The law includes mandatory minimum fines of at least $300 and prohibits sentence suspension or reduction below this minimum. It aims to prevent underage alcohol sales by penalizing deceptive representations of age.
It prohibits knowingly and falsely claiming that a minor is of legal age to purchase alcohol, which is a misdemeanor offense.
Offenders face a minimum fine of $300, with no possibility of a lesser sentence or suspension, and the offense is classified as a third-degree misdemeanor.
No, courts are not authorized to suspend or reduce the minimum sentence of $300 for this offense.
Yes, it applies whenever someone falsely claims a minor is of age to buy liquor or malt beverages from any licensed dealer or other person.