Alabama § 16-1-10 - Selling, Etc., Alcoholic Beverages to School Children; Keeping on School Premises.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 16-1-10 — Selling, Etc., Alcoholic Beverages to School Children; Keeping on School Premises., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-1-10. Selling, Etc., Alcoholic Beverages to School Children; Keeping on School Premises.
Any person, firm, corporation or association that knowingly sells, gives or dispenses any alcoholic beverage to any school student under the age of 18 years, or keeps or has in possession any alcoholic beverage in or on the campus or premises of any school building of any public secondary or grade school is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned in the state penitentiary for a period of from one to three years.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 16-1-10
What does Code of Alabama § 16-1-10 cover?
Section 16-1-10 ("Selling, Etc., Alcoholic Beverages to School Children; Keeping on School Premises.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 16-1-10?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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