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Bookmark or Share- U.S. history of alcohol minimum purchase age by stateIn 1984, Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, which required states to raise their ages for purchase and public possession to 21 by October 1986 or lose 10% of their federal highway funds.
- Drinking Age Laws Across All 50 States: A Comprehensive GuideThe legal drinking age in the United States is universally set at 21, but the plethora of exceptions across different states highlights a complex regulatory environment shaped by cultural, religious, and familial considerations.
- History of the Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA)All 50 US states have set their minimum drinking age (MLDA) to 21 although exceptions do exist on a state-by-state basis for consumption at home, under adult supervision, for medical necessity, and other reasons.
- Legal drinking age - WikipediaIn the United States, the minimum legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages is 21 years of age; the two exceptions are Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands where the age is 18. The legal drinking age varies by state, and many states have no age requirements for supervised drinking with one's parents or legal guardians.
- Legal Drinking Age Of 21 Saves Lives, Even Though It's FloutedGregory Bull/AP. Eighty percent of college students say they drink, despite laws making it illegal for anyone under 21 to drink alcohol. Critics of that drinking age say that lowering it would...
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