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Those Who
Host Lose the Most
To
report an underage drinking violation, call 1-888-THE-TABC
Download
Fact Sheet (pdf): English
/ Spanish
The
Those Who Host Lose the Most public awareness campaign was created in
2006 by substance abuse coalitions in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
The campaign is designed to raise awareness of the dangers and legal ramifications
of providing alcohol to individuals under the age of 21.
As
an adult:
- You
cannot give alcohol to anyone younger than 21 under any circumstance,
even in your own residence, even with their parent's permission.
- You
cannot knowingly allow a person younger than 21, other than your own
child, to remain in your home or on your property while consuming or
possessing alcohol.
- Your
residence.... Your responsibility.
If
you break the law:
- You
face a sentence of up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.
- Your
driver's license can be suspended for 6 months.
- You
can be sued if you give alcohol to anyone younger than 21 and they,
in turn, hurt someone, hurt themselves or damage property.
Things
you can do:
- Refuse
to supply alcohol to youth.
- Actively
supervise parties when youth will be attending.
- Make
sure alcohol is not brought into your home or onto your property by
underage youth.
- Talk
to other adults about not providing alcohol at events youth will be
attending.
- Create
alcohol-free opportunities and activities in your home so youth will
feel welcome.
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