Alcohol Sale to Minors at All Time Low in Indiana
By: Audra Streetman
Updated: March 4, 2013
Indiana State Excise Police say fewer Indiana businesses are selling alcohol to minors.
In 2007 police say 33 percent of businesses in Indiana sold alcohol to minors without checking proper identification. Every year that number has decreased.
In 2011, 5.59% of businesses sold alcohol to minors. In 2012, that number dropped to 5.2%.
In 2012, Indiana liquor stores sold to minors in 7.7% of excise inspections. Restaurants and bars sold alcohol to minors in 6.8% of inspections.
17 counties had zero failed inspections. Scott County had the highest failure rate at 40%. Crawford County had a 37.5% failure rate.
