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Tips for Employees

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Check I.D:
Ask anyone who looks under 27 to show you a picture I.D.

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Check the Birth Date:
Utah’s new Licensees show the year in which the individual is old enough to purchase tobacco and alcohol above their picture

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Don’t Fall For Excuses Like:
“ They’re for my mom and dad” or “I have a note from my mom”
Customers must be 19 or older to buy tobacco. You are the one who would be fined or sent to jail if you sell to a minor

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I’m not very good at asking people for I.D. What should I say?
“ I’m sorry, but I can’t sell you tobacco without a picture I.D. to verify your age.”

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“ I’m sorry, but I can’t sell cigarettes to anyone under 19 yeas old – it’s the law.”
Remember:
YOU can refuse to sell tobacco to anyone who does not look old enough, even if they have I.D.