Alcohol law
Alcohol law
Alcohol law (pronunciation: /ˈælkəhɔːl lɔː/) refers to the legal regulations governing the sale, consumption, and production of alcoholic beverages.
Etymology
The term "Alcohol law" is derived from the Arabic word "al-kuhl" meaning "the kohl" and the Old English word "lagu" meaning "something laid down or fixed".
Definition
Alcohol laws are laws in relation to the manufacture, use, being under the influence of and sale of alcohol (also known formally as ethanol) or alcoholic beverages that contains ethanol. Common alcoholic beverages include beer, wine, and distilled spirits (e.g., vodka, rum, whiskey).
Related Terms
- Prohibition: The legal act of prohibiting the manufacture, storage, transportation and sale of alcohol and alcoholic beverages.
- Dry county: A county in the United States where the sale of any kind of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
- Blue law: Type of law, historically based in religious observance, that restricts or prohibits certain activities, such as the sale of alcohol, on Sundays.
- Minimum legal drinking age: The minimum age at which a person can legally consume alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol laws by country
Alcohol laws vary widely by country and are subject to cultural, religious, and political influences. For example, in some Muslim-majority countries, alcohol is completely banned, while in others, it is heavily regulated and in some cases, completely liberal.
- Alcohol laws in the United States: The legal drinking age is 21, and states have varying laws regarding sale and consumption.
- Alcohol laws in the United Kingdom: The legal drinking age is 18, and alcohol can be sold in supermarkets, off-licences, and licensed premises.
- Alcohol laws in India: The legal drinking age varies from 18 to 25, and alcohol sale is government regulated.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alcohol law
- Wikipedia's article - Alcohol law
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