An obviously sober parent of a 19-year-old is dining at a Type 47 restaurant and pours wine from a shared bottle into their 19-year-old's glass. The server should:
Explanation
California's §25658(a) is strict — no parental exception applies in any setting. The server should politely intervene ('I'm sorry, California law doesn't allow anyone under 21 to be served, even by a parent'). The licensee is exposed to ABC discipline for permitting it. Some states allow parental furnishing in private homes; California does not, and certainly does not in licensed premises. Waivers (d) cannot waive criminal statutes.
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