Underage drinking is legal in many if not all of the states. For example, a Mother may serve wine to her underage daughter in their residency. That is legal. Heck, the Mother doesn't have to serve the wine. On a level, drinking in one's home, regardless of age, is not illegal. However, I'm not sure where the line is regarding an "adult" serving it to "minors". Someone with legal experience might be able to address this better.
The GLO issue that comes out of this is whether or not a GLO house, or dorm room for that matter, is considered a residence. I know that on some campuses, buying and or bringing in alcohol to your dorm room - when you are not of legal age to do so - is a no no. However, if you have it in your room, it is ok to drink. And some campuses allow drinking to go on "in the GLO house" as long as it is only the members and in the house. Again, I am not sure how that works from a legal aspect. Mainly why a GLO member who is underage may drink in the GLO House with their buddies, but not at a party if they are underage.
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