<P> Police may search minors in public places and confiscate or destroy any alcoholic beverages in their possession . Incidents are reported to the legal guardian and social authorities, who may intervene with child welfare procedures . In addition, those aged 15 or above are subject to a fine . </P> <P> In private, offering alcohol to a minor is considered a criminal offence if it results in drunkenness and the act can be deemed reprehensible as a whole, considering the minor's age, degree of maturity and other circumstances . </P> <Tr> <Td> France </Td> <Td> None </Td> <Td> 18 </Td> <Td> France has no explicitly stated consumption age, but selling alcohol to a minor (under 18) is illegal and can be fined 7500 euros . This age was raised from 16 to 18 in 2009 . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Georgia </Td> <Td> None </Td> <Td> 16 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr>

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