ABST ID Verification & Age Compliance

Question 1

Which forms of identification are generally accepted as valid proof of age for alcohol purchase in the US?

Accepted Answer

Government-issued photo ID: driver's license, state ID card, passport, or military ID

Answer

Student ID cards from any university

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Birth certificates without a photo

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Employee badges with date of birth

Question 2

What security features should a server check when examining an ID?

Accepted Answer

Holographic overlays, microprinting, UV features, proper formatting, and a photo that matches the person presenting it

Answer

Only the date of birth

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Only whether the ID is laminated

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Only the state or country of issue

Question 3

What should a server do if an ID appears to be altered or fake?

Accepted Answer

Politely decline to serve alcohol, do not confiscate the ID (unless local law allows), and notify a manager

Answer

Confiscate the ID and call the police immediately in all cases

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Serve the person but monitor their consumption closely

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Accept the ID to avoid confrontation

Question 4

How can servers identify a 'borrowed' ID (a real ID belonging to someone else)?

Accepted Answer

Compare the photo, physical description (height, weight, eye color), and signature to the person presenting it

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Only check if the ID is expired

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Ask the person to recite their address

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Check if the ID is from the same state

Question 5

What is the legal consequence for a minor who uses a fake ID to purchase alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Criminal charges that may include fines, community service, and possible license suspension, varying by state

Answer

No legal consequences for the minor

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Only the server faces legal consequences

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A mandatory one-year jail sentence in all states

Question 6

At what point in the transaction should a server check a patron's ID?

Accepted Answer

Before serving or selling any alcoholic beverage

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After the patron has finished their first drink

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Only when the patron pays the bill

Answer

Only if another patron questions their age