Consequences for our youth
There are serious consequences when our youth experiment with alcohol. The most tragic occurs when they get behind the wheel after drinking. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, persons between the ages of 15 and 20 account for 14.9 percent of all driver fatalities. In 1996, 2,315 youth died in alcohol-related crashes. Other consequences associated with underage drinking are crimes of violence, vandalism, rape, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Parents/Adults
Know you legal implications!
As parents and adults, you could be subject to criminal charges and may be liable for monetary damages (both actual and punitive) in a civil lawsuit when drugs and alcohol are used on your property by minors.
Two relevant City of Wichita and Kansas Criminal Statutes, [K.S.A. 21-3610, City Ordinance 4.04.025(a) and K.S.A. 21-3610(A), City Ordinance 4.04.025 (c)] deal with the furnishing of alcohol to minors "directly or indirectly" (a class B person misdemeanor with a fine of no less than $200).
No Person under 21 shall possess, consume, obtain, purchase, attempt to obtain, or attempt to purchase alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage. If any of the above occur you are in violation of K.S.A. 41-727 and City Ordinance 4.04.025(e) (a class C misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $100). Additionally, the court has the discretion to order the offender to perform public service and attend alcohol abuse training or education.
LET'S PARTY SAFELY
AND
LEGALLY
BE RESPONSIBLE OR BE HELD RESPONSIBLE!!
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