Make Responsible Choices: Your Future Depends On It
Underage drinking in Pennsylvania (legal age 21) and Williamsport’s ban on open containers can lead to fines, license suspension, required education and criminal charges—students are urged to choose alcohol-free activities and seek help if needed.
Pennsylvania’s legal drinking age is 21, and Williamsport prohibits open containers on streets, sidewalks, alleys and public property; violations can mean fines up to $500, a 90-day loss of driving privileges, mandated alcohol education and possible criminal charges. Students are advised to pursue alcohol-free activities, make safer choices about who they spend time with and where they go, and contact Penn College Counseling Services or the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s Underage Drinking Prevention program for support.