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6307 – Misrepresentation Of Age To Secure Liquor Or Malt Or Brewed Beverages | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law 6307 penalizes minors under 21 who falsely claim to be 21 to buy alcohol, with fines and delinquency options for violations.

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6307 – Misrepresentation Of Age To Secure Liquor Or Malt Or Brewed Beverages

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 6307

Summary

Pennsylvania law section 6307 criminalizes the act of minors under 21 falsely claiming to be 21 or older to obtain alcohol from licensed vendors. The law distinguishes between first-time and subsequent violations, with penalties including fines and possible adjudication of delinquency. Courts may also consider preadjudication programs for offenders who have not previously been processed under this law.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law 6307 penalizes minors under 21 who falsely claim to be 21 to buy alcohol, with fines and delinquency options for violations.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.