Under Bus. & Prof. Code §25665, a person under 21 may NOT enter and remain in which type of premises?
Explanation
Bus. & Prof. Code §25665 prohibits any person under 21 from entering and remaining in any 'public premises' (a bar or tavern with no food service — Type 42 or 48), and makes it a misdemeanor for the licensee to permit it. Restaurants (Type 41/47) may allow minors to dine with adults. Off-sale retail (Type 20/21) stores may allow minor entry to shop for non-alcohol items. The bar prohibition exists because the entire purpose of the premises is alcohol consumption.
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