A server diligently inspects a patron’s ID and reasonably concludes it is legally acceptable and the appearance of the patron indicates the patron could be 21 years of age or older. What has this server done?
The server has established a defense to a charge of selling to a minor.
A server diligently inspects a patron’s ID and reasonably concludes it is legally acceptable and the appearance of the patron indicates the patron could be 21 years of age or older. What has this server done?
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The server has established a “good faith defense.”
This means that the server acted with reasonable care by inspecting the patron’s ID and assessing their appearance, leading to the conclusion that the patron was of legal drinking age. In many jurisdictions, if a server can demonstrate that they took these precautions, they may avoid liability for accidentally serving alcohol to a minor.