Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.15 – Prohibited Activities by Persons Younger Than 18
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(a) A permittee or licensee commits an offense if he employs, authorizes, permits, or induces a person younger than 18 years of age to dance with another person in exchange for a benefit, as defined by § 1.07, Penal Code, on the premises covered by the permit or license.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.15
- Commission: means the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. See Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code 1.04
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Licensee: means a person who is the holder of a license provided in this code, or any agent, servant, or employee of that person. See Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code 1.04
- Permittee: means a person who is the holder of a permit provided for in this code, or an agent, servant, or employee of that person. See Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code 1.04
- Person: means a natural person or association of natural persons, trustee, receiver, partnership, corporation, organization, or the manager, agent, servant, or employee of any of them. See Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code 1.04
- Premises: has the meaning given it in § 11. See Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code 1.04
(c) In addition to a penalty imposed under Subsection (b), the commission or administrator shall:
(1) suspend for a period of five days the license or permit of a person convicted of a first offense under Subsection (a);
(2) suspend for a period of 60 days the license or permit of a person convicted of a second offense under Subsection (a); and
(3) cancel the license or permit of a person convicted of a third offense under Subsection (a).
(d) This section does not apply to a gift or benefit given for a dance at a wedding, anniversary, or similar event.
(e) A person does not commit an offense under Subsection (a) if the person younger than 18 years of age falsely represents the person’s age to be at least 18 years of age by displaying an apparently valid Texas driver’s license or an identification card issued by the Department of Public Safety containing a physical description consistent with the person’s appearance.