Does an emancipated minor have a right to purchase, possess, or sell alcoholic beverages in Hawaii?
Full Question:
I got emancipated few months back. I live alone in a rented house in Hawaii. My landlord has strictly told us not to drink or keep alcohol in the house. What I wanna know is now that I’m emancipated, if I buy or possess alcohol can I land into trouble?
04/07/2017 |
Category: Minors » Emancipation... |
State: Hawaii |
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Answer:
Here is the relevant law for more details
HRS § 577-25:
Emancipation of certain minors.
Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, a minor who has been married pursuant to chapter 572 shall be deemed to be emancipated and shall be regarded as though he or she were of legal age and shall have all the rights, duties, privileges, and responsibilities provided by the civil law to a person who has reached the age of majority under civil law; provided that:
(1) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to confer upon such person the right to vote in any federal, state, or county election or the right to purchase, possess, or sell alcoholic beverages; and
(2) Nothing in this section shall change the status of such persons as minors in connection with any criminal law, nor affect the exclusive original jurisdiction of the family court over such persons under section 571-11(1).
For purposes of this section, "minor" means a person under the age of majority.
