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Code · North Dakota · Title 05 · Chapter 5-01 — General Provisions

5-01-08.3. Proof of age - Seizure of false identification.

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1. A licensed retailer of alcoholic beverages or an employee of a licensed retailer may
determine proof of age for purchasing or consuming an alcoholic beverage solely by
inspection of one of the following:
a. A valid driver's license or identification card issued by this state, another state, or
a province of Canada which includes the photograph and date of birth of the
licensed individual;
b. A valid military identification card issued by the United States department of
defense; or
c. A valid passport issued or recognized by the United States.
2. A licensed retailer or an employee of a licensed retailer may seize a form of
identification displayed as proof of age if the licensed retailer or an employee of a
licensed retailer has a reasonable belief that the form of identification has been
altered, falsified, or is being used to unlawfully obtain alcoholic beverages.
3. Within twenty-four hours of seizing a form of identification as allowed under this
section, a licensed retailer or an employee of a licensed retailer shall notify a law
enforcement agency of the seizure and the law enforcement agency shall take
possession of the identification within twenty-four hours after receipt of the notice.
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