Oklahoma’s Social Host Law

What is a Social Host?

37A O.S. § 6-101-13, also known as Oklahoma’s Social Host Law or Cody’s Law, is a law that holds individuals who provide or is in control of the location where underage drinking and/or drug use occurs responsible as the "Social Host".​

​

Providing the Location = Taking the Risk

​

You Don’t Have to Supply it to be Liable!

​

Being a Social Host could result in jail time, fines, civil liability, as well as result in injury or death.

The specific application and penalties can vary depending on state law and local ordinances.

• A Social Host can be an adult OR a minor.

• You do not have to be present at the party or location where underage drinking and/or drug use is occurring to be charged.

• First-time violations carry an immediate fine of up to $500.

• If someone is injured or killed after drinking at your property, it becomes a felony — punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $2,500 fine.

• Repeat violations can also result in up to 5 years in prison.

• Providing a place for underage drinking and/or drug use — even if you don’t supply the substance — can make you legally responsible.

​

 

To learn about Oklahoma Alcohol Laws, click here: https://oklahoma.gov/able-commission/laws-rules.html​​