New Jersey § 33:1-81
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 33:1-81, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33:1-81.
It shall be unlawful for: (a) A person under the legal age for purchasing alcoholic beverages to enter any premises
licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for the purpose of purchasing,
or having served or delivered to him or her, any alcoholic beverage; or (b) A person under the legal age for purchasing alcoholic beverages to consume any
alcoholic beverage on premises licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages,
or to purchase, attempt to purchase or have another purchase for him any alcoholic
beverage; or (c) Any person to misrepresent or misstate his age, or the age of any other person
for the purpose of inducing any licensee or any employee of any licensee, to sell,
serve or deliver any alcoholic beverage to a person under the legal age for purchasing
alcoholic beverages; or (d) Any person to enter any premises licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages
for the purpose of purchasing, or to purchase alcoholic beverages, for another person
who does not because of his age have the right to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed
and adjudged to be a disorderly person, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished
by a fine of not less than $500 . In addition to the general penalties prescribed for an offense, the court may require
any person under the legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages who violates this act
to participate in an alcohol education or treatment program authorized by the Department
of Health for a period not to exceed the maximum period of confinement prescribed
by law for the offense for which the individual has been convicted.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 33:1-81
What does New Jersey Statutes § 33:1-81 cover?
Section 33:1-81 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 33:1-81?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 33:1-81" (New Jersey). 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 New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 33:1-81 apply to my situation?
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