Online Alcohol Class offers the most comprehensive MIP classes available in Delaware. We offer Level 1 (8 hour), Level 2 (16 hour), and Level 3 (24 hour) web-based Minor in Possession and Minor in Consumption Classes.
Often students call our offices to ask about the MIP laws in Delaware. As a courtesy, we've compiled the laws from every state and listed them below.
Please note that the Delaware minor in possession laws shown on this page are intended to assist help you to understand your local Delaware laws. While we have tried to show the most up-to-date version of Delaware minor in possession laws, but we cannot guarantee its accuracy. This information is not a substitute for legal advice from a lawyer. It is in your best interest that you find a qualified lawyer for more information about Delaware MIP laws.
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Possession is prohibited WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION(S):
Notes: Delaware’s exception includes “members of the same family” and allows possession if in “private home of any of said members.” Del. Code Ann. tit. 4, s. 904. APIS interprets the phrase “members of the same family” as including a spouse.
Consumption is prohibited WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION(S):
Notes: Delaware’s exception includes “members of the same family” and allows consumption if in “private home of any of said members.” Del. Code Ann. tit. 4, § 904. APIS interprets the phrase “members of the same family” as including a spouse.
Internal possession is not explicitly prohibited.
Notes: Although Delaware does not prohibit Internal Possession as defined by APIS, it has a statutory provision that makes it an offense for "[w]hoever, being under the age of 21 years, has alcoholic liquor in his or her possession at any time, or consumes or is found to have consumed alcoholic liquor." Del. Code Ann. tit. 4, § 904.
Purchase is NOT prohibited and there is no specific allowance for youth purchase for law enforcement purposes.
Notes: Delaware does not have a statute that specifically prohibits purchase, but it does prohibit “obtaining” alcohol in connection with making a false statement. See Del. Code Ann. tit. 4, § 904(b). APIS does not include laws with such limitations in the Purchase policy topic.
Furnishing is prohibited WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION(S):
Notes: Delaware’s exception includes “members of the same family” and allows furnishing if in the “private home of any of said members.” See Del. Code Ann. tit. 4, § 904. APIS interprets the phrase “members of the same family” as including a spouse.
Beer: 19 for servers and 21 for bartenders
Wine: 19 for servers and 21 for bartenders
Spirits: 19 for servers and 21 for bartenders
Beer: 21
Wine: 21
Spirits: 21
Provision(s) targeting minors:
Provision(s) targeting retailers:
Notes: Although Del. Admin. Code § 2 2000 2215 states that "persons under 21 years of age have noted on their licenses 'Under 21,'" research revealed no Delaware statute or regulation expressly requiring distinguishing licenses for persons under 21 years of age. This requirement is probably the result of an uncodified administrative decision not published in the Code of Delaware Regulations. Because APIS research does not address administrative decisions or directives that are not included in a State's published regulatory codes, no check mark appears in the Distinguishing Licenses column for Delaware.
BAC limit: 0.02 - a BAC level above the limit is per se (conclusive) evidence of a violation
Applies to drivers under age 21
Registration is not required.
Type(s) of violation leading to driver's license suspension, revocation, or denial:
Use/lose penalties apply to minors under age 21
Authority to impose driver's license sanction
Length of suspension/revocation: 30 days
No State-imposed liability for hosting underage drinking parties