§ 62-51. Unlawful sales to minors.

(a)

Defined. Unlawful sales to minors is the selling, or otherwise delivering for value by anyone over the age of 17 of:

(1)

Any intoxicating or spirituous liquors to any person under the age of 21; or

(2)

Any firearm or other instrumentality customarily used as a dangerous weapon, to any person under the age of 18.

(b)

Lack of knowledge of the minor's age shall not be a defense.

(c)

Prohibited.

(1)

Whoever commits unlawful sales to minors, as defined by subsection (a)(1), shall be fined not more than $100.00 or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.

(2)

Whoever commits unlawful sales to minors, as defined by subsection (a)(2), shall be fined not more than $300.00 or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.

(City Code 1965, § 10-51; Ord. No. O-023-2006, § 2, 2-21-06)

State law reference

Similar provisions, R.S. 14:91.