The Social Host Law applies to any person who furnishes alcohol to persons under 21
Dublin Police may charge and the City may prosecute adults who “negligently” allow the possession or consumption of alcohol by underage people on their premises. Under the Dublin Code, a person acts “negligently” if because of a “substantial lapse from due care” a person “fails to perceive or avoid a risk that his conduct may cause a certain result or may be of a certain nature.”
- The law still applies to places outside of your home including rented hotel rooms, banquet facilities, etc
- You are still liable for your child and underage consumption, even if the minor consumes alcohol in your home when you are not present or unknowingly
- Suppose an adult is upstairs in the bedroom while underage possession or consumption of alcohol is taking place downstairs. If Dublin Police are called to investigate, that adult can be charged with violating the law even if they claim they did not know criminal activity was taking place. This would be an example of negligence.
- What should I do if my son/daughter’s underage friends bring alcohol into my home and start drinking?
- Call the parents of the underage friend(s) in question
- Call the police
We encourage anyone with information about a crime or a party where underage drinking is occurring to call the Dublin Police non-emergency number 614.889.1112 (callers can remain completely anonymous), the 24-hour Anonymous Tip Line at (614) 889-2618 or leave a tip online by visiting the website http://dublin.oh.us/police/crime/tip
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