who did this change?
In 1985, the state made it illegal for an adult to give alcohol to a person under 21
Alcohol laws of New Jersey
In 1985, the state made it illegal for an adult to give alcohol to a person under 21, with exception for religious services and parents serving alcohol to their own children at home or in a private area.
when did new jersey change the drinking age to 21 1846
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Alcohol laws of New Jersey [SEP] History of New Jersey's drinking age
At the same time, the penalties for underage drinking were increased to include a mandatory driver's license suspension. In 1985, the state made it illegal for an adult to give alcohol to a person under 21, with exception for religious services and parents serving alcohol to their own children at home or in a private area.