Bus. & Prof. Code §25666 authorizes the use of minor decoys by ABC. What is the maximum age a decoy may be?
Explanation
Bus. & Prof. Code §25666 authorizes ABC and local police to use minor decoys under 20 years of age in undercover operations to check licensee compliance with §25658. The decoy must look his/her actual age, carry true ID, and answer truthfully if asked. A sale to such a decoy results in a §25658 citation and license discipline. Selecting answer 'd' (must be 21) misses the entire point of a sting; the law deliberately limits decoys to under 20.
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