Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 15, Crimes and Punishments

NRS (Crimes) § 202.020: Purchase, consumption or possession of alcoholic beverage by person under 21 years of age; penalties; sealing of records; exceptions

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person under 21 who purchases, consumes, or possesses alcohol is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by community service, mandatory education, evaluation, or combinations thereof. Records may be sealed upon completion of penalties.

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