The acquisition, possession, transportation and consumption of alcoholic beverages are governed by various statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. No person shall operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages. No person who is intoxicated shall be served an alcoholic beverage. Violators are subject to fine and possible disciplinary action from the local licensing authority. No person or group shall purchase or otherwise procure alcoholic beverages for consumption by a person under 21 years of age.
Violators are subject to criminal charges and fine.
No person under 21 years of age shall transport, purchase, sell, possess, or receive alcoholic beverages. Violators are subject to arrest, criminal charges and fine. No person shall use the liquor identification card or driver's license of another, or supply such cards to another, or furnish false information in obtaining such cards, or alter or deface such cards. Violators are subject to possible arrest, criminal charges and fines. In addition to the criminal penalties for wrongful handling and use of alcoholic beverages, individuals who furnish or sell alcoholic beverages to minors or to persons who are intoxicated may be liable to such persons and to anyone else who suffers personal injury as a result of such furnishing or sale.