Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 3-505
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§3–505.
Official statutory text
(a) A license holder or an employee of the license holder may require an individual to sign a book that the license holder keeps if:
(1) the individual has shown documentary evidence that substantiates the individual’s age to allow the purchase of alcoholic beverages; and
(2) the age of the individual remains in question.
(b) (1) The book authorized under subsection (a) of this section shall contain copies of the following form:
Date............... 20....
To Be Filled in by Seller
x
x
IDENTIFICATION (CHECK ALL SHOWN)
x
Driver’s License ? Army I.D. Card ?
Birth Certificate ? Coast Guard I.D. Card ?
Service Discharge ? Marine I.D. Card ?
Draft Card ? Navy I.D. Card ?
Air Force I.D. Card ?
Other (Specify) x
x
x
DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASER
x
Height Weight x
Color of Eyes Color of Hair x
Outstanding Features x
x
x
x
x
Seller’s Signature x
x
x
To Be Filled in by Prospective Purchaser
I declare I am of legal age to purchase fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor, and that I am subject to arrest and prosecution for misrepresenting my age.
Print full name x
Street address x
City State x
Signature x
(2) The license holder or an employee of the license holder shall record all information required by each section of the form.
(1) the individual has shown documentary evidence that substantiates the individual’s age to allow the purchase of alcoholic beverages; and
(2) the age of the individual remains in question.
(b) (1) The book authorized under subsection (a) of this section shall contain copies of the following form:
Date............... 20....
To Be Filled in by Seller
x
x
IDENTIFICATION (CHECK ALL SHOWN)
x
Driver’s License ? Army I.D. Card ?
Birth Certificate ? Coast Guard I.D. Card ?
Service Discharge ? Marine I.D. Card ?
Draft Card ? Navy I.D. Card ?
Air Force I.D. Card ?
Other (Specify) x
x
x
DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASER
x
Height Weight x
Color of Eyes Color of Hair x
Outstanding Features x
x
x
x
x
Seller’s Signature x
x
x
To Be Filled in by Prospective Purchaser
I declare I am of legal age to purchase fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor, and that I am subject to arrest and prosecution for misrepresenting my age.
Print full name x
Street address x
City State x
Signature x
(2) The license holder or an employee of the license holder shall record all information required by each section of the form.
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