Criminal penalties for alcohol sales to minors Selling alcohol to a person under 21 in violation of ABC Law 65 can result in criminal charges under Penal Law 260.20 (Unlawfully Dealing with a Child in the First Degree), which is a Class A misdemeanor Penalties include up to 1 year imprisonment and/or up to $1,000 fine for individuals Corporations may be fined up to $5,000 Administrative penalties (SLA proceedings) License suspension, revocation, or cancellation Civil penalties and bond forfeiture Penalty reduction of 25% available for licensees with a clean five-year record who hold or obtain ATAP certification Penalties for minors using fraudulent ID (ABC Law 65-b) First violation: Fine up to $100 and/or up to 30 hours community service Second violation: Fine $50$350 and/or community service, plus alcohol/substance abuse evaluation Third or subsequent violation: Fine $50$750 and/or community service, plus mandatory evaluation Drivers license suspension: 90 days (first offense), 6 months (second), 1 year or until age 21 (third) Tobacco penalties Administrative proceedings under Public Health Law 1399-ee for violations Civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation of data restriction provisions Frequently Asked Questions Is electronic ID scanning required for alcohol sales in New York
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