32A-1-304.   Acceptance of identification -- Evidence.
     (1) A person authorized by law to sell or otherwise handle an alcoholic beverage or alcoholic product may accept as evidence of the legal age of the person presenting the following:
     (a) proof of age; or
     (b) if a statement of age is required under Subsection 32A-1-303(1):
     (i) proof of age; and
     (ii) a statement of age obtained under Section 32A-1-303.
     (2) A statement of age described in Section 32A-1-303, if properly completed, signed, and filed in accordance with Section 32A-1-303, may be offered as a defense in a case where there is at issue the legality of:
     (a) selling or otherwise furnishing an alcoholic beverage or product to the person who signed the statement of age;
     (b) admitting a minor to a premises where an alcoholic beverage or alcoholic product is sold or consumed; or
     (c) allowing the person who signed the statement of age to be employed in any employment that under this title may not be obtained by a minor.
     (3) A person authorized by law to sell or otherwise handle alcoholic beverages or products may not accept a driving privilege card issued in accordance with Section 53-3-207 as evidence of the legal age of the person.
     (4) A person may not be subject to a penalty for a violation of this part if it is proved to the commission or the court hearing the matter that the person charged with the violation acted in good faith.

Amended by Chapter 322, 2008 General Session
Amended by Chapter 391, 2008 General Session
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