I own/work at a beverage convenience store. Am I responsible/liable for the sale of alcohol to an under age person?
YES; the law requires you to take reasonable steps to verify the purchaser is 21 years of age or older. This will generally involve asking for and CAREFULLY checking a photo ID of the purchaser. If the ID happens to be forged or false you MAY escape legal liability for the sale, but it would depend upon the circumstances.
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