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Subject: Re: Penalties for Serving Minors
From: Tone Love
Posted: Fri Sep 11. 2009, 21:24 UTC
Followup to: "Penalties for Serving Minors"  by Go4Gavi  (Wed Sep 9. 2009, 14:38 UTC)
> The policies and procedures regarding the carding of guests of our 
> club are subjects of GREAT debate among our bartenders.  Even though 
> we have doormen, bouncers and large security staff, I card anyone who 
> looks under 30.  If an i.d. is expired, I won't serve the guest.  
> Please be so kind as to take a moment to share your understanding of 
> the laws regarding minors and the potential penalties (fines, arrest, 
> suspension of license) for serving them in New York.  Many thanks.

Not sure about New York, but in Texas, it is the bartenders job to make sure 
the patron is of legal drinking age even if you have a doorman.  Penalties 
include up to $1500 fine, lost of certification and jail time.


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