N.D. Cent. Code § 5-01-08.2
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5-01-08.2. Presumption of licensee's innocence when certain facts established
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5-01-08.2. Presumption of licensee's innocence when certain facts established
The establishment of the following facts by a person making a sale of alcoholic beverages
to a person not of legal age constitutes prima facie evidence of innocence and a defense to any
prosecution therefor:
1. That the purchaser falsely represented and supported with other documentary proof
that the purchaser was of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages.
2. That the appearance of the purchaser was such that an ordinary and prudent person
would believe the purchaser to be of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages.
3. That the sale was made in good faith and in reliance upon the representation and
appearance of the purchaser in the belief that the purchaser was of legal age to
purchase alcoholic beverages.
The establishment of the following facts by a person making a sale of alcoholic beverages
to a person not of legal age constitutes prima facie evidence of innocence and a defense to any
prosecution therefor:
1. That the purchaser falsely represented and supported with other documentary proof
that the purchaser was of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages.
2. That the appearance of the purchaser was such that an ordinary and prudent person
would believe the purchaser to be of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages.
3. That the sale was made in good faith and in reliance upon the representation and
appearance of the purchaser in the belief that the purchaser was of legal age to
purchase alcoholic beverages.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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