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North Dakota Century Code Title 5. Alcoholic Beverages § 5-01-08.3. Proof of age--Seizure of false identification

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

1. A licensed retailer of alcoholic beverages or an employee of a licensed retailer may determine proof of age for purchasing or consuming an alcoholic beverage solely by inspection of one of the following:

a. A valid driver's license or identification card issued by this state, another state, or a province of Canada which includes the photograph and date of birth of the licensed individual;

b. A valid military identification card issued by the United States department of defense; or

c. A valid passport issued or recognized by the United States.

2. A licensed retailer or an employee of a licensed retailer may seize a form of identification displayed as proof of age if the licensed retailer or an employee of a licensed retailer has a reasonable belief that the form of identification has been altered, falsified, or is being used to unlawfully obtain alcoholic beverages.

3. Within twenty-four hours of seizing a form of identification as allowed under this section, a licensed retailer or an employee of a licensed retailer shall notify a law enforcement agency of the seizure and the law enforcement agency shall take possession of the identification within twenty-four hours after receipt of the notice.

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