Minor In Possession

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In the United States, a minor in possession, or an MIP, is a civil infraction, and subject to civil penalty. Anyone who is under the age of 21 and drinks alcohol in America, with the exception of special circumstances (i.e. religious or medical), is violating civil law and if sufficient evidence is shown to a police officer that the minor has been drinking alcohol or is in possession of alcohol, an MIP can be given to the minor.