January 26, 2021 - 7:13am | By Greg Neft
(Bismarck, ND) -- Some lawmakers want to lessen the penalty for underage drinking. Currently, anyone under 21 who is caught consuming, purchasing, or possessing alcohol is subject to a Class B misdemeanor which includes jail time. The new bipartisan effort would require only a fine unless the person was a repeat offender. Critics of the proposed change say lessening charges would send the wrong message to minors.
