If it’s a sting, you can simply ask “are you 21 or older” and they have to tell you truthfully. Verifying the ID visually is acceptable unless it’s an obvious fake. There is absolutely no need to scan someone’s ID.
“There is absolutely no need to scan someone’s ID.”
I agree. I was responding to a specific post that had nothing to do with scanning.
“If it’s a sting, you can simply ask “are you 21 or older” and they have to tell you truthfully. “
Nope. I *have* to ask to *see* an ID, verify picture and birth date and refuse to sell prohibited items if the ID is not presented by anyone that “appears” to be under 27. As I said, the specifics vary from state to state.