In GA, there are minor in possession (MIP) laws to prevent anyone under the age of 21 to from consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages. The law prohibits minors from purchasing, attempting to purchase, or knowingly possessing alcoholic beverages. Violating this law can result in the following penalties for a first offense: a fine of up to $300, up to 6 months in jail, and driver’s license suspension for 6 months. And a can of beer (whether opened or unopened) that is in the car that a minor is driving can count as possession.