Landowners are legal to serve 18+

[Matt F]

I already thought it was illegal but you cannot serve minors on your property with this new law (assuming it is signed). It is OK to serve 18+ which I did not know.


A bill making it illegal for landowners to allow drinking by minors on their property has won the final approval of the Iowa Senate. The Senate voted 47-0 today to send the legislation to Gov. Terry Branstad. The measure originally prohibited landowners from permitting anyone under 21 to drink. The Senate concurred with a House amendment that limits offenses to those who permit people younger than 18 to drink on their property. Lawmakers also agreed to pass a provision exempting landlords and other property managers who may be unaware of minors drinking. Under the bill, first violations would carry a simple misdemeanor charge and a $200 fine. Sen. Robert Hogg, a Cedar Rapids Democrat, says despite changes to the legislation, it makes progress in fighting underage drinking across the state.