Pennsylvania § 6309 - Representing that minor is of age.
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§ 6309. Representing that minor is of age.
(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree if he knowingly, willfully, and falsely represents to any licensed dealer, or other person, any minor to be of full age, for the purpose of inducing any such licensed dealer or other person, to sell or furnish any liquor or malt or brewed beverages, as defined in section 6310.6 (relating to definitions), to the minor.
(b) Minimum penalty.--In addition to any other penalty imposed pursuant to this title or other statute, a person committing an offense under this section shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $300. There shall be no authority in any court to impose on an offender any lesser sentence than the minimum sentence mandated by this subsection. In no case shall the sentence exceed the maximum sentence prescribed by law. No court shall have the authority to suspend any sentence as defined in this section.
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 60 days)
Cross References. Section 6309 is referred to in section 6310.6 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 6309 ("Representing that minor is of age.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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