Part 8Offences
Offences relating to children and young people
I1106Consumption of alcohol by a child or young person
1
A child or young person who knowingly consumes alcohol on any relevant premises commits an offence.
2
Any responsible person who F1... allows a child or young person to consume alcohol on any relevant premises commits an offence.
3
Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to the consumption of beer, wine, cider or perry by a young person along with a meal supplied on relevant premises.
4
A child or young person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
5
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (2) is liable on summary conviction to—
a
a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale,
b
imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or
c
both.