What are examples of criminal violations under the Alcoholic Beverage Code?

• A. Selling to a minor.
• B. Serving intoxicated patrons.
• C. Improper recordkeeping.
• D. Permitting lewd conduct.

Answer: (A)

Under the Alcoholic Beverage Code, selling alcohol to a minor is a criminal violation because the law explicitly makes it illegal for a seller or licensee to provide alcohol to someone below the legal drinking age. This offense targets the person who furnishes the alcohol and carries criminal penalties, such as fines and potential license consequences, to deter underage access.

Other options are typically handled differently: serving intoxicated patrons is often addressed through civil liability or license-related penalties rather than a straightforward criminal offense under the Code, improper recordkeeping aligns more with administrative or licensing violations, and permitting lewd conduct usually falls under separate statutes or regulations.