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I'm not sure how old that is, but this is the current Michigan law:
Here's how recent changes in Michigan law (effective September 1, 2004) can affect you :
As a minor, it is a violation to have even a 0.02 Blood Alcohol Level. That's the equivalent of one drink.
If you are under 21 and you’ve consumed alcohol you can be charged with a Minor in Possession (MIP) citation which could result in:
A fine possibly as high as $250.00
months of probation
25 hours of community service
Education class
Other changes in the new law include:
Judges now have discretion to use jail time if there is a prior conviction
There is a new system through the Secretary of State for tracking 1st time offenders
You will also be held responsible for being in violation of the Statement of Students Rights and Responsibilities.
Unchanged consequences:
Refusal to take a Breathalyzer test is also a civil infraction, punishable by a fine of up to $100 plus court costs.
Anyone caught--or caught furnishing someone--with a fake ID will be prosecuted.
Anyone providing alcohol to a minor is subject to a criminal penalty (first offenses include fines of $100 and imprisonment for up to 60 days).
Similar penalties occur for hosting a party where a minor drinks. If a minor is injured or dies, the host can be found guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for up to 10 years and fines of up to $5000.
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