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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2016 Mar 1.
Published in final edited form as: World Med Health Policy. 2015 Mar 19;7(1):28–58. doi: 10.1002/wmh3.132

Table 18.

Law Strength Scoring Criteria for Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

Scoring Criteria Weight Point Values
Type of statute +4.0 points for general
+3.0 points for specific
Underage guests actions triggering violation +1.0 point for possession
+1.0 point for consumption
+1.0 point for intention to possess or consume
Property type covered +1.0 point for residence
+1.0 point for outdoor
+1.0 point for other
Knowledge standard +2.0 points for negligence
+1.0 point for recklessness
+0.0 points for knowledge
-1.0 point for overt act
Preventive Action -1.0 point if yes
Exemptions -1.0 point for family
-1.0 point for resident of household