because under 18 is not an adult legally speaking, and 18+ is?
Leaning on existing laws isn't really the best for these things, because existing laws may be flawed. Would prefer to base it on scientific insights, but we don't have much relevant for this stuff.
So the real answer is "We don't know, and different states will try different ages and see what sticks, what people will accept."
In the US, under 18, only with parental consent.
A lot of states are removing restrictions for under 18 workers.
Also, drinking age is 21.