I went into a shop to buy my dad his tobacco papers and I was refused because I didnt have ID on me, Is this right, because its not even tobacco, its only paper and im 18, and I look it aswell its not like I look young or anything?
2007-07-24 09:20:39 · 8 answers · asked by *Stevie* 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, it is the law, just like cigarettes. And if that person wants to keep his or her job, then it won't matter how old you look. They should ID someone who has gray hair too.
2007-07-24 09:22:56 · answer #1 · answered by ticktock 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they can ID you for buying tobacco papers because it is a tobacco product.
I am a server for a local restaurant and whenever I hear the line "I am 21, but I forgot my ID at home." I respond with, "It doesn't matter how old you are, it is how old you can PROVE you are that matters."
If you do not have a valid ID, you have NO PROOF that you are 18. It does not matter how old you look. I wouldn't sell you anything either.
2007-07-24 16:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is 'legal' for you to be refused the 'papers' because you had no legal identification. Even smoking tobacco is illegal if you are under 18, and most states have a 'rider' to that law that REQUIRES them to ask for ID if you 'look like you are under 30 years of age.' Next time, take your ID, so your Dad can get his 'papers' ...
2007-07-24 16:24:40 · answer #3 · answered by Kris L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, ID is required in order to get any tobacco related product.
2007-07-24 16:24:01 · answer #4 · answered by Sarbinargh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they can. Why would you think you don't need ID for something like that? I mean, what other use for the paper would anyone actually have??
2007-07-24 16:26:38 · answer #5 · answered by Jelyol 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, tobacco product, must produce ID
2007-07-24 16:22:44 · answer #6 · answered by Bethany 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IT'S AN INSTRUMENT FOR SMOKING TOBACCO AND MARIJUANA THE PACKAGE CLEARLY SAYS NOT TO BE SOLD TO MINORS. THUS THEY CAN ASK FOR ID.
2007-07-24 16:23:26 · answer #7 · answered by strike_eagle29 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because it is used for smoking...it is the law...they have to ask....and BTW lay off the weed and stop making lame excuses.
2007-07-24 16:24:17 · answer #8 · answered by Runs with Scissors 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋