TAM Card ID Verification Procedures 2

Question 1

What is the minimum legal drinking age in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

The minimum legal drinking age in Nevada and all US states is 21, as established by the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a valid form of identification for alcohol purchase in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

State-issued driver's license or ID card

Answer

Only government-issued photo IDs such as a driver's license, state ID card, military ID, or passport are accepted for age verification in Nevada.

Question 3

What should a server check first when examining a patron's ID?

Accepted Answer

The photo to ensure it matches the person presenting it

Answer

The first step in ID verification is confirming that the photo on the ID matches the person presenting it.

Question 4

How should a server calculate whether a patron is 21 years old from their date of birth?

Accepted Answer

Check if their full date of birth is at least 21 years before today's date

Answer

A person must have reached their 21st birthday, so the server must compare the full date of birth (month, day, and year) against today's date.

Question 5

What should a server do if they suspect an ID is fake or altered?

Accepted Answer

Politely decline service and alert management

Answer

The proper procedure is to politely decline service and notify management, who will decide whether to involve law enforcement.

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