Laws & LiabilityQuestion 23 of 80
If a guest asks a server to sell alcohol for someone else who is underage, what is this an example of?
a.A legal group order
b.A standard split check
c.An illegal sale to a minor by proxy, which the server must refuse
d.A required courtesy
Explanation
Selling to an adult who is clearly buying for an underage person is an illegal sale by proxy, and the server must refuse. If a server suspects a purchase is for a minor, they should decline. This protects the server and the license from underage-sale penalties.
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