Which of the following describes a minor-related offense under these provisions?

• A. A minor attempting to purchase alcohol.
• B. A minor consuming alcohol.
• C. A minor possessing alcohol.
• D. A minor purchasing an alcoholic beverage.

Answer: (D)

The action being penalized is the act of a minor buying alcohol. The statutes target preventing a minor from taking that first step to obtain an alcoholic beverage, so the specific offense described is the minor actually purchasing alcohol. While other actions like attempting to buy, drinking, or possessing alcohol may be addressed under different provisions, the act of purchasing fits the offense described most directly.