Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 23-1023 (2026)

Beer — Authorization to deliver. 

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Beer — Authorization to deliver. 

The prohibition upon possession of beer by any person under twenty-one (21) years of age does not apply to possession by a person under the age of twenty-one (21) years making a delivery of beer in pursuance of the order of his parent or in pursuance of his employment, or when such person under the age of twenty-one (21) years is in a private residence accompanied by his parent or guardian and with such parent’s or guardian’s consent.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1970–1993 · leading case: State v. Murphy, 499 P.2d 548 (Idaho 1972).
State v. Murphy, 499 P.2d 548 (Idaho 1972). · cites it 54× “The criminal complaint filed against the appellant charges him with "selling beer to a minor person" and indicates a violation of I.C. § 23-1023, which in pertinent part reads as follows: " Beer — Procuring for or selling to person under twenty years of age a misdemeanor.”
State v. Maland, 861 P.2d 107 (Idaho Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 10× “§ 23-1023 prohibits a person under the age of twenty-one from possessing beer.”
State v. Bush, 466 P.2d 578 (Idaho 1970). · cites it 4× “The term "dispense," as used in that section and in I.C. § 23-1012 appears to refer only to commercial sales of beer.”
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