TAM ID Verification & Age Compliance Procedures 4

Question 1

Under Maryland law, what is the minimum age for a server to sell or serve alcohol in a licensed establishment?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

In Maryland, servers must be at least 18 years old to sell or serve alcoholic beverages in a licensed establishment.

Question 2

A customer presents an out-of-state ID but claims their state does not use vertical format for under-21 licenses. How should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Use the birth date on the ID to calculate their age regardless of format

Answer

Regardless of format, the date of birth on any valid government-issued ID is what you use to determine if the customer is 21 or older.

Question 3

What is 'shoulder tapping' in the context of alcohol compliance?

Accepted Answer

A method minors use to recruit adults to buy alcohol for them

Answer

Shoulder tapping is when a minor approaches an adult outside a store and asks them to purchase alcohol on their behalf.

Question 4

Which security feature on a Maryland driver's license helps verify its authenticity under ultraviolet light?

Accepted Answer

UV-reactive ink patterns or images

Answer

Maryland driver's licenses contain UV-reactive security features that are only visible under ultraviolet light, helping staff detect counterfeits.

Question 5

A visibly nervous teenager presents a valid-looking ID showing they are 22. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Ask additional questions and carefully scrutinize the ID before deciding

Answer

Nervousness is a behavioral cue that warrants extra scrutiny of the ID; carefully compare all features before making a service decision.

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