Arkansas § 3-3-219 - Social hosts — Criminal liability.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 3-3-219 — Social hosts — Criminal liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-3-219. Social hosts — Criminal liability.
A person who exercises control over private property shall not knowingly allow a person under twenty-one (21) years of age who is not a family member of the person to consume alcohol on the private property. This subsection applies only to a person who is present and in control of the private property at the time the consumption occurs. This subsection does not apply to the owner of rental property or the agent of an owner of rental property unless the consumption occurs in the individual unit in which the owner or agent resides. This subsection does not apply to any consumption of alcohol during religious ceremonies or for religious purposes. A first violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. A second violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. A third or subsequent violation of this section is a Class D felony. This section shall not prevent a township, city, or county from establishing by ordinance regulations more stringent than the provisions of this section.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 3-3-219
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 3-3-219 cover?
Section 3-3-219 ("Social hosts — Criminal liability.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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 Arkansas § 3-3-219?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 3-3-219" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 3-3-219 apply to my situation?
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