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A server suspects a customer is attempting to buy alcohol for a minor. What is the server's best course of action?
It is illegal to sell or serve alcohol to an individual if the server has reason to believe it is being purchased for a minor. If a server suspects an illegal p
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Question: A server suspects a customer is attempting to buy alcohol for a minor. What is the server's best course of action?
Answer options:
- Serve the alcohol but discreetly watch who consumes it.
- Ask the suspected minor for ID as well. ✅ Refuse service to the purchasing customer, stating the suspicion.
- Serve the alcohol and hope for the best.
Correct answer: Refuse service to the purchasing customer, stating the suspicion.
Explanation: It is illegal to sell or serve alcohol to an individual if the server has reason to believe it is being purchased for a minor. If a server suspects an illegal purchase, they should refuse service to the customer attempting to purchase the alcohol. Asking the suspected minor for ID is a good step if they are present, but ultimately refusing the sale is the safest and most compliant action to prevent a 'proxy sale'.
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