2007-08-06 17:10:03 · 9 answers · asked by ticoguana 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, as long as he/she aren't violating the constitution by refusing cuz of age, sex, race, etc.
Meaning if your a man he can't use that as a reason. If your 10 he/she can't use that as a reason (if other laws aren't in place such as 18 to buy cigarettes). If your black he/she can't use that for a reason either. A clerk can come up with any other reason, such as you were just rude. The clerk could say they thought you were drunk, or that it was after curfew and they don't want to be an accomplice. Maybe thought they saw you on America's most wanted. You name it
Basically, if the clerk uses a little creativity anybody can be refused service.
2007-08-06 17:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by mith 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is not uncommon (at least in Las Vegas) for local govt to perform "stings" on liquor establishments. This is a situation that people who are licensed to sell alcohol have been trained for, and therefore could be fined and will likely lose their jobs over. You can refuse to sell alcohol to someone because they do not have id to prove their age, because they are already intoxicated, if you suspect the id is fake/altered, or if you have reason to suspect it is for a minor. They can also confiscate a suspected fake id. Best just to wait, or if you can't, give the person money somewhere else. Don't even go to the store with the person.
2016-05-20 03:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly they can, and for whatever reason they choose. Any business establishment has the right to refuse a sale. In fact they can ban you from entering their place of business if they want to. I have had to ban many people from my stores over the years for various reasons. Shoplifters, ill-behaved people (either towards my customers or employees), or destructive people (intentionally destroying my store's inventory or fixtures) are not welcome in my store and will be removed from my premises by police if need be.
Now if they refuse the sale due to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, etc, they will suffer lots of bad publicity and a huge loss of sales.
2007-08-06 17:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely
2007-08-06 17:12:02 · answer #4 · answered by Mary B 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yep! There is usually a sign that says "We have the right to refuse service to anyone", look for it next time you go into any establishment.
2007-08-06 17:15:31 · answer #5 · answered by Sgt Little Keefe 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. As long as there's a sign that says "We reserve the right to refuse service . . ." and there's pretty much always one of those signs.
2007-08-06 17:23:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah...it's their place of business. They can choose their customers as they see fit.
Somebody walks in looks like they are pumped on Heroine, they can tell them to get out.
No shirt, no shoes, no service? How about that one?
2007-08-06 17:18:11 · answer #7 · answered by powhound 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yup.
2007-08-06 17:14:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
no, unless that item requires i.d. or has an age limit, such as beer, alchohol, drugs, or weapons.
2007-08-06 17:14:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋