RST Age Verification and Youth Access Prevention 2

Question 1

A customer presents what appears to be a valid driver's license, but the retailer suspects it may be altered or fake. What should the retailer do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the sale and decline to serve the customer

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Accept it because it looks close enough

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Confiscate the ID and call the police immediately

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Ask the customer to sign a form stating they are of legal age

Question 2

Which of the following details should a retailer examine when inspecting a customer's photo ID for tobacco purchase?

Accepted Answer

The date of birth, expiration date, and photo match

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The issuing state's tax rate information

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The customer's social security number

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The color of the ID's background only

Question 3

Under the Synar Amendment, states must conduct random, unannounced inspections to measure compliance with youth access tobacco laws. What does this federal program primarily aim to reduce?

Accepted Answer

Tobacco purchases by individuals under the legal age

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Counterfeit tobacco products in the supply chain

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Employee theft of tobacco merchandise

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Smuggling of untaxed tobacco across state lines

Question 4

A customer claims they forgot their ID but insists they are 25 years old. What is the appropriate retailer response?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the sale until valid government-issued ID is presented

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Sell the tobacco products since the customer verbally confirmed their age

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Accept a photo of the ID on their smartphone

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Allow a coworker to vouch for the customer's age instead

Question 5

Which of the following is a common red flag indicating a customer may be purchasing tobacco on behalf of a minor (a 'straw purchase')?

Accepted Answer

A group of young-looking individuals waits outside while one adult makes the purchase

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The customer is buying a large quantity for a wholesale business

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The customer pays with cash instead of a credit card

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The customer asks for a specific brand not commonly carried by the store

Question 6

How should a retailer handle a situation where a regular adult customer attempts to purchase tobacco and their ID has recently expired?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the sale because an expired ID is no longer a valid form of identification

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Accept the expired ID since the customer is a familiar face

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Accept it only if it expired within the last 6 months

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Allow the customer to purchase a smaller quantity as a compromise

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of documenting refused tobacco sales to underage customers?

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate due diligence and support compliance during regulatory inspections

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To report the minor's identity to the FDA

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To charge the minor with a criminal offense

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To alert neighboring stores about the attempted purchase