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Code · Maryland · Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis

§ 3-505

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§3–505.
(a)A license holder or an employee of the license holder may require an individual to sign a book that the license holder keeps if:
(1)the individual has shown documentary evidence that substantiates the individual’s age to allow the purchase of alcoholic beverages; and
(2)the age of the individual remains in question.
(1)The book authorized under subsection
(a)of this section shall contain copies of the following form:
Date............... 20....
To Be Filled in by Seller
x
x
IDENTIFICATION (CHECK ALL SHOWN)
x
Driver’s License ? Army I.D. Card ?
Birth Certificate ? Coast Guard I.D. Card ?
Service Discharge ? Marine I.D. Card ?
Draft Card ? Navy I.D. Card ?
Air Force I.D. Card ?
Other (Specify) x
x
x
DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASER
x
Height Weight x
Color of Eyes Color of Hair x
Outstanding Features x
x
x
x
x
Seller’s Signature x
x
x
To Be Filled in by Prospective Purchaser
I declare I am of legal age to purchase fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor, and that I am subject to arrest and prosecution for misrepresenting my age.
Print full name x
Street address x
City State x
Signature x
(2)The license holder or an employee of the license holder shall record all information required by each section of the form.
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