§ 265-A:45 Transportation of Alcoholic Beverages by a Minor

265-A:45 Transportation of Alcoholic Beverages by a Minor.

    I. Notwithstanding RSA 265-A:44, II, no driver under the age of 21 shall, except when accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or legal age spouse, transport any liquor or beverage in any part of a vehicle. A driver violating this section may have his or her license or privilege to drive suspended for 60 days.

    II. No person operating a boat while under the age of 21 shall, except when accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or legal age spouse, transport any liquor or beverage in any part of a boat with an intent to consume such liquor or beverage. Anyone violating this paragraph may, following a hearing, have his or her privilege to operate a boat on the waters of the state suspended for 90 days and may additionally have his or her license or privilege to drive suspended for 90 days.

    III. The words “liquor” and “beverage” as used in this section shall have the same meanings as defined in RSA 175:1. “Legal age spouse” means a person 21 years of age or older.

    IV. This section shall not apply to a driver under 21 years of age employed under RSA 179:23.