California · Penal Code

PEN §307: Every person, firm, or corporation which sells or gives or in any way furnishes to another person, who is in fact under the age of 21 years, any candy, cake, cookie, or chewing gum which contains alco

Misdemeanor

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It is illegal to sell, give, or provide alcohol-containing candy, cake, cookies, or chewing gum (exceeding 0.5% alcohol by weight) to anyone under age 21.

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Every person, firm, or corporation which sells or gives or in any way furnishes to another person, who is in fact under the age of 21 years, any candy, cake, cookie, or chewing gum which contains alcohol in excess of 1 2 of 1 percent by weight, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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