Sen. Lawson’s SB 134 imposes a duty on those over 21 to inform on those under 21 who are in possession of alcohol and on property owned or leased by the adult. Oddly, it’s o.k. not to report if the underage person is in college or, at least, “at a postsecondary educational institution.” (There are also exemptions if it’s religious or in the presence of the kid’s parents.)
But, unless there is an exemption, a 21 or older adult commits a Class C infraction for failing to inform (Class B if there are 6 or more minors.) The duty to inform requires you to:
(1) prohibit the minor from possessing an alcoholic beverage on the person’s property;
(2) confiscate the alcoholic beverage, if this can be done without breaching the peace; and
(3) immediately contact the minor’s parent, guardian, or custodian, if possible.
This should be popular among those complaining about the nannystate.
Tavern owners will lobby against this. If someone is in their parking lot
who is consuming/possessing but who never enters the interior premises, this imposes a duty on the tavern to act.