Regulatory Compliance & Age Verification Flashcards

Which identification document is NOT generally acceptable as primary age verification for tobacco sales?

Answer: Student ID from a university

University or school student IDs are not government-issued and therefore not considered reliable primary identification for age verification.

What should a tobacconist do if a valid-looking ID appears to have been tampered with or altered?

Answer: Refuse the sale but return the ID

A retailer should refuse the sale when an ID shows signs of tampering; confiscating IDs is generally not a legal right of retailers, but returning it while refusing the sale is appropriate.

Under the FDA's minimum age regulations, which of the following is true about face-to-face sales verification?

Answer: ID must be checked for all customers who appear to be under 30

FDA regulations require retailers to verify age by checking ID for any customer who appears to be under 30 years of age during face-to-face sales.

A retailer is found guilty of selling tobacco to a minor. Which federal penalty can the FDA impose for a first violation?

Answer: Civil monetary penalty

The FDA can impose civil monetary penalties on retailers found to have violated tobacco sales regulations, including illegal sales to minors.

What is the purpose of a 'self-certification' requirement that some states impose on tobacco retailers?

Answer: Certifying compliance with minimum age laws and employee training requirements

State self-certification requirements ask retailers to attest that they understand and comply with age-of-sale laws and have trained employees accordingly.

Which record-keeping practice best protects a tobacco retailer during an FDA inspection?

Answer: Documenting employee age-verification training with dates and signatures

Documented employee training records demonstrate that the retailer has taken steps to ensure compliance and can reduce penalties if a violation occurs.

What does 'No ID, No Sale' mean as a retail policy?

Answer: Any customer who cannot produce valid ID must be refused a tobacco sale

'No ID, No Sale' is a compliance policy where a customer who cannot or will not produce valid age-verification ID is denied the purchase.