Teen Alcohol Safety Program (TASP)

Youth who violate Vermont’s underage possession and consumption of alcohol laws (7 VSA §656 and §657) are referred by law enforcement to the Teen Alcohol Safety Program run by the Court Diversion program in that county.

Participants pay a fee, meet with a licensed or certified substance abuse counselor for a screening or assessment (and must follow the recommendations of the counselor), and may participate in an educational program and perform community service. Participation is voluntary. If an individual chooses not to participate in the program or fails to complete the program, a ticket is issued and sent to the individual and the Vermont Judicial Bureau.

The Vermont Judicial Bureau levies a fine and informs the Department of Motor Vehicles, which suspends the individual’s driver’s license. Youth may contest the ticket through the Judicial Bureau.

For more information:

List of county TASP programs

Vermont’s underage possession and consumption of alcohol laws

Vermont Judicial Bureau

Vermont Department of Health Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs(ADAP)

Information and resources on education, intervention, prevention, recovery, research, and treatment

Information about Court Diversion

FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT & COURT DIVERSION STAFF:

Notice to Report

TASP User Agreement

TASP Database Helpdesk Email

TASP Database login https://cag.state.vt.us