§ 33-2. Purchase or possession by minor.

(a) Prohibited conduct.

It shall be unlawful for any minor:

(1) to attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages; or

(2) to drink or have in his or her possession any alcoholic beverages:

(i) in any public place; or

(ii) on any public highway.

(b) Penalties.

Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof:

(1) shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for the minor's 1^st conviction; and

(2) for the 2^nd or any subsequent conviction thereof, the minor shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $250 or to imprisonment in jail for a period not exceeding 60 days or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.