Article: Buying online might seem like a good option if you are underage, but it can land you in a lot of trouble. The law limits the drinking age for a reason. Don't put yourself in a bad situation! Ordering online will not exempt you from your area's restrictions on buying alcohol in person. In most cases, those restrictions are extended to online purchases. That means that if you cannot legally purchase something at a liquor store in your area, you likely can't purchase it online.   If you live in the U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico, you can check your local laws here: https://www.ttb.gov/wine/state-ABC.shtml. Most retailers identify your location when you log on to the site and make sure that your purchase complies with local laws. As long as you are honest about where you live and how old you are, the retailer should ensure that the purchase is legal before your transaction is complete. For example, most U.S. states and territories allow shipments from outside their borders, but this is not always the case.  Alabama, Oklahoma, and Utah all ban outside alcohol, while Mississippi, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have no clear policy on the issue. Other states and territories allow outside shipments.  In these cases, you'll want to do an online search for alcohol manufacturers that ship inside your state. In most cases, the site you're on will notify you if they cannot ship to you once you provide your address.
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Order alcohol only if you're of legal drinking age. Follow the same laws for buying locally in your area. Determine if your region allows alcohol shipments from other areas.