Why did FDA decide that retailers must require customers under the age of 27 to present a photo ID?
It is very difficult to judge the age of many teenagers and young adults simply from their appearance, partly because young people mature at different rates. To ensure that older-looking teenagers are asked for ID, it makes common sense to set the requirement to check identification somewhere above 18. This reasoning is reflected in a report prepared by twenty-six State Attorneys General recommending that the age for photo ID should be significantly higher than the minimum age of sale. In addition, materials developed and distributed to retailers by the tobacco industry and leading retailer organizations specifically recommended that retailers card anyone who appears to be under 26.
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