2007-02-02 15:42:17 · 29 answers · asked by howardpbaker 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I know what you mean, I used to work in a newsagents but quit because the trading standards actually send in underage people who look MUCH older than the age restriction for the product they are trying to buy, they are evil. I ended up asking people who actually were 27 etc for ID & as you would expect they got p***ed off! I would either make a sign or something that is big & says that they will need to show id even if they look old enough, or quit. If trading standards & their evil fake customers (they should send in people who look underage, not over-aged) catch you, you could be fined thousands, fired, & prosecuted. It's just not worth the risk selling age restricted products, or the abuse that they give you when you ask them for ID.
2007-02-02 16:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by garlicjnr2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the law state that it is your responsibility to check ID for anyne that does not look over 18. That's the expectation.
Whether they can prosecute you if the person looks 25 when they are actually only 17 and you sell them alcohol is another matter. It's called a losing battle ;o)
2007-02-02 16:41:14 · answer #2 · answered by keztofab 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If some kid is standing outside of the booze store and asks you to buy some Colt 45 for them--that would be the first clue.If you buy alcohol for minors and get caught-pleading stupidity is not a valid excuse.As the others have said, a valid I.D. is the way to go if in doubt.If you are in a position to sell alcohol you already have been told how and what to do.
2007-02-02 15:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by Miz Val 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18? 21 in Wisconsin. Whatever you can like ask for ID of some kind. If they can't produce it then you don't sell to them. The rule is if they don't look like 26 and don't have ID don't sell to them, ignorance of the law is never an excuse.
2007-02-02 15:50:47 · answer #4 · answered by Brianne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have doubt about the age of a person if he is still 18 or below, you have the discretion not to sell alcohol until he comes back with his birth certificate.
2007-02-02 15:46:52 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do americans assume the whole world copies them?.The person asking the question is obviously from UK where age is 18.It is obvious that all the people who said ask for ID is correct
2007-02-03 01:29:11 · answer #6 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about the same way stores that sell alcohol do...CHECK ID. If they can't prove their age, too bad, don't sell it. Where do you live? In the US it's 21 to buy alcohol...
2007-02-02 15:46:02 · answer #7 · answered by Grace1228 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YOUR Employer should already have provided you with the TRAINING and placed the instructions on how to VALIDATE a piece of Identification BEFORE you serve any alcoholic beverage to anyone in the establishment if there is any question about their age.
2007-02-02 15:50:34 · answer #8 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They expect and require you to require presentation of a photo ID, and proof of age to persons purchasing alcohol where sold. That's really about all you can do.
2007-02-02 15:48:42 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. US of A, Baby! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Id and don't they have to be 21 for alcohol and 18 for cigs?
2007-02-02 15:46:45 · answer #10 · answered by ILOVELUCYFAN 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋