Legal drinking age around the world: Difference between revisions

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|It is prohibited to sell any alcoholic beverage to anyone under the age of 16 years. There is no national legislation prohibiting the consumption of alcohol to minors.
|It is prohibited to sell any alcoholic beverage to anyone under the age of 16 years. There is no national legislation prohibiting the consumption of alcohol to minors.
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|It is prohibited to sell, serve or supply alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, cider, and sparkling wine) to anyone under 18 years of age. It is generally prohibited to serve, sell or supply any beverage containing spirits and foods containing spirits above negligible amounts, to anyone under the age of 18 years. Violators of this provision can be fined up to €10,000. The exception to this rule is that a person under 18 may consume alcohol in private, regardless of if a spirit or fermented, under the supervision of a parent, legal guardian, or spouse.
|It is prohibited to sell, serve or supply alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, cider, and sparkling wine) to anyone under 18 years of age. It is generally prohibited to serve, sell or supply any beverage containing spirits and foods containing spirits above negligible amounts, to anyone under the age of 18 years. Violators of this provision can be fined up to €10,000. The exception to this rule is that a person under 18 may consume alcohol in private, regardless of if a spirit or fermented, under the supervision of a parent, legal guardian, or spouse.
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|15 (below 5%)
|align="center" | 15 (below 5%)
20 (above 5%)
20 (above 5%)
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|Underage drinking is a misdemeanor for most drinks but drinking small portions is common with meals in some areas of the country. Drunk driving penalties are much steeper than the penalties for purchasing for minors or drinking underage.
|Underage drinking is a misdemeanor for most drinks but drinking small portions is common with meals in some areas of the country. Drunk driving penalties are much steeper than the penalties for purchasing for minors or drinking underage.
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| [[File:SydonaFlag.png|25px]] [[Sydona Islands]]
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| It is prohibited to sell any alcoholic beverage to anyone under the age of 18 years. It is illegal for children under 12 to consume alcohol or to provide alcohol to a child under 12, except as part of a religious ceremony or attested cultural ritual. Alcohol sales are banned outright in most Muslim villages.
| It is prohibited to sell any alcoholic beverage to anyone under the age of 18 years. It is illegal for children under 12 to consume alcohol or to provide alcohol to a child under 12, except as part of a religious ceremony or attested cultural ritual. Alcohol sales are banned outright in most Muslim villages.
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| [[File:FarivaFlag.png|25px]] [[Fariva]]
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| Drinking age only applies to public settings.
| Drinking age only applies to public settings.
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| [[File:NiyaskaFlag.png|25px]] [[Niyaska]]
| [[File:NiyaskaFlag.png|25px]] [[Niyaska]]
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| Drinking age only applies to public settings.
| Drinking age only applies to public settings.
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| [[File:EtivéraFlag.png|25px]] [[Etivéra]]<br>[[File:KasteraFlag.png|25px]] [[Kastera]]<br>[[File:VôtaskaFlag.png|25px]] [[Vôtaska]]
| [[File:EtivéraFlag.png|25px]] [[Etivéra]]<br>[[File:KasteraFlag.png|25px]] [[Kastera]]<br>[[File:VôtaskaFlag.png|25px]] [[Vôtaska]]
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| Purchase age only applies to hard liquor.
| Purchase age only applies to hard liquor.
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| [[File:KoskenkorvaFlag.png|25px]] [[Koskenkorva]]<br>[[File:IntraviaFlag.png|25px]] [[Intravia]]<br>[[File:ÎkodhaFlag.png|25px]] [[Îkodha]]
| [[File:KoskenkorvaFlag.png|25px]] [[Koskenkorva]]<br>[[File:IntraviaFlag.png|25px]] [[Intravia]]<br>[[File:ÎkodhaFlag.png|25px]] [[Îkodha]]
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| Purchase age only applies to hard liquor.
| Purchase age only applies to hard liquor.
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| {{flag|Kiravia}}, {{wp|Not Otherwise Specified|NOS}}
| {{flag|Kiravia}}, {{wp|Not Otherwise Specified|NOS}}
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| Local ordinances may establish a local purchase age for some or all alcoholic beverages or a local drinking age for certain public places, mostly for public order and peace-and-quiet purposes. Licencing regulations may establish minimum purchase ages for certain classes of establishments (e.g. 16 for liquor stores, 15 for bars, none for pubs).
| Local ordinances may establish a local purchase age for some or all alcoholic beverages or a local drinking age for certain public places, mostly for public order and peace-and-quiet purposes. Licencing regulations may establish minimum purchase ages for certain classes of establishments (e.g. 16 for liquor stores, 15 for bars, none for pubs).
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|It is prohibited to sell any alcoholic beverage to anyone under the age of 18 years. There is no national legislation prohibiting the consumption of alcohol to minors.
|It is prohibited to sell any alcoholic beverage to anyone under the age of 18 years. There is no national legislation prohibiting the consumption of alcohol to minors.
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|There are no laws regulating the age of alcohol consumption in Takatta Loa. However, there are many local laws regulating public intoxication with more severe punishments depending on age.
|There are no laws regulating the age of alcohol consumption in Takatta Loa. However, there are many local laws regulating public intoxication with more severe punishments depending on age.
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|15 (12)
| align="center" | 15 (12)
|18 (12)
| align="center" | 18 (12)
|While these ages represent whats written in law few Vithinjans actually follow these laws. Many still follow the old law that said that one can drink at the age of 12.
|While these ages represent whats written in law few Vithinjans actually follow these laws. Many still follow the old law that said that one can drink at the age of 12.
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|15
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