NC H736

Creates a new Class I felony offense for violations of G.S. 18B-302(a), (a1), or (c)(2) related to alcoholic beverages and underage persons when the offense proximately causes someone's death.

Requires that the defendant knew or should have known the person was under 21 years old at the time of the sale, gift, or provision of the alcoholic beverage.

Maintains existing Class 1 misdemeanor penalties for these alcohol-related underage offenses when death does not result, including mandatory fines ($250-$1,000) and community service (25-150 hours).

Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2017.