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The '''legal drinking age''' in countries of Eurth is the age at which a person can legally consume or purchase {{wpl|alcoholic beverages}}. These laws cover a wide range of issues and behaviors, addressing when and where alcohol can be consumed. The minimum age alcohol can be legally consumed can be different from the age when it can be purchased in some countries. These laws vary among different countries and many laws have exemptions or special circumstances. Most laws apply only to drinking alcohol in public places, with alcohol consumption in the home being mostly unregulated. Some countries also have different age limits for different types of alcoholic drinks.
The '''legal drinking age''' in countries of Eurth is the age at which a person can legally consume or purchase {{wp|alcoholic beverages}}. These laws cover a wide range of issues and behaviours, addressing when and where alcohol can be consumed. The minimum age alcohol can be legally consumed can be different from the age when it can be purchased in some countries. These laws vary among different countries and many laws have exemptions or special circumstances. Most laws apply only to drinking alcohol in public places, with alcohol consumption in the home being mostly unregulated. Some countries also have different age limits for different types of alcoholic drinks.


Some {{wpl|Islam|Islamic}} nations prohibit {{wpl|Muslims}}, or both Muslims and non-Muslims, from drinking alcohol at any age, due to the {{wpl|Quran}} forbidding the consumption of wine. In other countries, it is not illegal for minors to drink alcohol, but the alcohol can be seized without compensation. In some cases, it is illegal to sell or give alcohol to minors. The following list indicates the age of the person for whom it is legal to consume and purchase alcohol.
Some [[Salam]]id nations prohibit adherent and residents from drinking alcohol at any age, due to the {{wp|Quran}} forbidding the consumption of wine. In other countries, it is not illegal for minors to drink alcohol, but the alcohol can be seized without compensation. In some cases, it is illegal to sell or give alcohol to minors. The following list indicates the age of the person for whom it is legal to consume and purchase alcohol.


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| {{flag|Ateenia}}
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| align=center| 18
| align=center| 18
| align=center| 18  
| align=center| 18  
| Purchasing alcohol while under the age of 18 is a minor offense.
| Purchasing alcohol while under the age of 18 is a minor offence.
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| {{flag|Mauridiviah}}
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| align=center| 21
| align=center| 21
| align=center| None (under the presence of a parent or legal guardian)
| align=center| None (under the presence of a parent or legal guardian)
| Those under 18 with parental/guardian consent; Those above 18 will need a person of legal drinking age present to drink. Shops are legally required to ask for ID under federal law, but several state attorney generals have refused to prosecute businesses for breaking this law.
| Those under 18 with parental/guardian consent. Those above 18 will need a person of legal drinking age present to drink. Shops are legally required to ask for ID under federal law, but several state attorney generals have refused to prosecute businesses for breaking this law.
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| {{flag|Oyus}}
| {{flag|Oyus}}
| align=center| 14 (under the presence of a parent or legal guardian)
| align=center| 14 (under the presence of a parent or legal guardian)
| align=center| 18
| align=center| 18
| Those under 18 may only consume alcohol if a parent or legal guardian is present; the sale of alcohol to those under 18 is prohibited. Shops are legally required to ask for ID for customers unless it is otherwise clear.
| Those under 18 may only consume alcohol if a parent or legal guardian is present. The sale of alcohol to those under 18 is prohibited. Shops are legally required to ask for ID for customers unless it is otherwise clear.
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| {{flag|Sanctum Imperium Catholicum}}
| {{flag|Sanctum Imperium Catholicum}}
| align=center| 16 (under adult or guardian supervision)
| align=center| 16 (under adult or guardian supervision)
| align=center| 21
| align=center| 21
| Purchasing alcohol while under the age of 21 is a minor offense, however an individual may consume alcohol with adult or guardian supervision at the age of 16.
| Purchasing alcohol while under the age of 21 is a minor offence, however an individual may consume alcohol with adult or guardian supervision at the age of 16.
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| {{flag|Stedoria}}
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| align=center| None  
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| Het Huisselant maintains no laws with regard to legal drinking ages. Those under the age of 12, however, will find it difficult to purchase alcoholic beverages from respectable sources.
| Het Huisselant maintains no laws with regard to legal drinking ages. Those under the age of 12, however, will find it difficult to purchase alcoholic beverages from respectable sources.
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Revision as of 10:59, 12 July 2023

The legal drinking age in countries of Eurth is the age at which a person can legally consume or purchase alcoholic beverages. These laws cover a wide range of issues and behaviours, addressing when and where alcohol can be consumed. The minimum age alcohol can be legally consumed can be different from the age when it can be purchased in some countries. These laws vary among different countries and many laws have exemptions or special circumstances. Most laws apply only to drinking alcohol in public places, with alcohol consumption in the home being mostly unregulated. Some countries also have different age limits for different types of alcoholic drinks.

Some Salamid nations prohibit adherent and residents from drinking alcohol at any age, due to the Quran forbidding the consumption of wine. In other countries, it is not illegal for minors to drink alcohol, but the alcohol can be seized without compensation. In some cases, it is illegal to sell or give alcohol to minors. The following list indicates the age of the person for whom it is legal to consume and purchase alcohol.

Country/region De jure Notes
Drinking age Purchase age
 Ateenia 13 16 From age 13-16, it is only legal to drink light alcohol like beer and cider and only at important events with their family. At age 16 and above, every alcohol is legal and the purchase of the alcohol is legal.
 Batengdei 16 No age, but requires a government permit. Batengdeian citizens of 16 and older may drink alcohol, though high price levels and a difficult licensing system makes the purchase and consumption of alcohol somewhat limited.
 Cashar Age of literacy Age of literacy If you're old enough to read the label on the bottle, you're old enough to drink it.
 Cristina None None Cristina maintains no laws with regard to legal drinking ages. Those under the age of 12, however, will find it difficult to purchase alcoholic beverages from respectable sources.
 Dolchland None None There are no laws for minimum or maximum ages for drinking or buying alcohol on an Imperial level. State and local laws may vary.
 Garindina 14 (under adult supervision) 18 Due to cultural impact, drinking laws are lenient. But teens must be under adult supervision.
 Littland None 16 (Under 12.5%)
18
While there being no laws against consuming alcohol below a certain age, there are restrictions on the purchase of alcohol. Between age 16 and 18, people can only buy alcoholic substances with less than 12.5%.
 Mahana 15 (under the presence of a parent or legal guardian) 18 Those aged under 18 may only drink alcohol with parental presence. Those aged 16 may buy alcohol if accompanied by a meal at an establishment.
 Mantella 18 18 Purchasing alcohol while under the age of 18 is a minor offence.
 Mauridiviah 21 None (under the presence of a parent or legal guardian) Those under 18 with parental/guardian consent. Those above 18 will need a person of legal drinking age present to drink. Shops are legally required to ask for ID under federal law, but several state attorney generals have refused to prosecute businesses for breaking this law.
 Oyus 14 (under the presence of a parent or legal guardian) 18 Those under 18 may only consume alcohol if a parent or legal guardian is present. The sale of alcohol to those under 18 is prohibited. Shops are legally required to ask for ID for customers unless it is otherwise clear.
 Sanctum Imperium Catholicum 16 (under adult or guardian supervision) 21 Purchasing alcohol while under the age of 21 is a minor offence, however an individual may consume alcohol with adult or guardian supervision at the age of 16.
 Stedoria 16 (under parental or guardian supervision) 18 Those under 18 are permitted to drink in the presence of a parent or guardian. In order to purchase alcohol, one must be aged 18 or over.
 Variota None None Het Huisselant maintains no laws with regard to legal drinking ages. Those under the age of 12, however, will find it difficult to purchase alcoholic beverages from respectable sources.