A person convicted of a violation of this section must be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 30 days.__ The minimum term of imprisonment may not be suspended.

SUMMARY

This bill increases the penalties for certain offenses involving minors and alcohol. It provides that for offenses including the purchase or possession of liquor by a minor, the fine may not be suspended; the judge shall assign the minor to perform at least 10 hours of community service; and the minor shall attend at least 2 hours of alcohol counseling. It also provides for increased fines and a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 30 days for offenses including furnishing or allowing consumption of liquor by a minor.