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  • 09-02-2013, 07:53 PM
    StevenChau935
    Requiring ID for Liquor Purchases
    I am a cashier at a Vietnamese Supermarket in Houston, TX. When a customer came to buy beer, I asked him for an ID. However, they yelled at me, and the following is my conversation with that customer.
    - Customer: Why are you asking for my ID?
    - Me: I need to type it into the machine, sir.
    - Customer: In other stores, cashiers did not ask me for an ID; they looked at me and allowed me to bought beer because I am old enough to buy.
    - Me: But here you have to show me your ID, sir.
    He gave his ID to me with an angry face, then he smirked. I looked at his ID; he was born in 1986.

    My question is: Was I right in this situation? If a customer look old enough to purchase beer, should I ask for an ID? What happens if I do not ask for ID? Thank you so much.
  • 09-02-2013, 08:00 PM
    Dogmatique
    Re: Show Id when Purchasing Beer
    You should know what to do.

    To be safe? You card EVERYONE.
  • 09-02-2013, 08:05 PM
    StevenChau935
    Re: Show Id when Purchasing Beer
    you mean, I must ask them legally for an ID, otherwise I will go to jail if that customer is a disguised police?
  • 09-02-2013, 08:10 PM
    Dogmatique
    Re: Show Id when Purchasing Beer
    Have you discussed this with your employer?
  • 09-02-2013, 08:22 PM
    StevenChau935
    Re: Show Id when Purchasing Beer
    I haven't. I just need to know that I have to ask for ID from the buyers to purchase legally from alcohol, beer, tobacco...... right?
  • 09-02-2013, 08:29 PM
    Disagreeable
    Re: Show Id when Purchasing Beer
    If you have any doubt they are not old enough to buy, you card. Many teens can change their look to appear over 21. You were right to card the guy. Just smile and tell them they should take it as a compliment that they look so young. Here is an actual explanation of the law.

    http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/enforcem...rification.asp
  • 09-02-2013, 09:27 PM
    jk
    Re: Show Id when Purchasing Beer
    Quote:

    Quoting StevenChau935
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    you mean, I must ask them legally for an ID, otherwise I will go to jail if that customer is a disguised police?

    I have not checked Texas but all the states I am aware of offhand do make it a criminal act to sell to a minor. If it were me, I would be checking the ID of anybody that is young enough to walk without a cane and 2 assistants.

    If they get upset; too bad so sad. I don't care how upset they get. It is not worth me setting in jail. Be smart, card them.
  • 09-02-2013, 09:51 PM
    StevenChau935
    Re: Show Id when Purchasing Beer
    Thank you so much to everyone, you guys answered my question made me understand more clearly about law. I'm so lucky today because I found this website. Thank you
  • 09-03-2013, 05:11 AM
    PandorasBox
    Re: Show Id when Purchasing Beer
    I work pouring samples of alcoholic beverages in retail stores. Yes, I've had a few people get upset, but the policy is that I have to card EVERYONE, even my own mother (and yes, I will tell people that, it does help calm people down "I have to card my own mother, and I've known her all my life. She gave me the "Mad mother glare", but....).

    Your employer may have a policy that says if you can tell their old enough (like 40+), you don't have to card them.

    I'd play it safe though. Remember, if a minor makes a purchase YOU get a criminal charge; the store gets a fine; and your boss my fire you.
  • 09-03-2013, 06:30 AM
    llworking
    Re: Show Id when Purchasing Beer
    In my state the policies keep changing. It used to be at the discretion of the cashier. Then it changed to anyone that looked under 30. Then it changed to anyone that looked under 40. Then it changed to everyone having to be carded. Now its back to anyone that looks under 40.

    Better safe than sorry.
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