Carding & Serving Policies

Apple Valley Liquor Carding Policies

Age Requirement: You must be 21 years of age or older to enter any Apple Valley Liquor location (children with parents exempt).
ID Verification: A valid ID is required for all purchases. We card everyone, so please have your ID ready at checkout.
Group Policy: All persons in a group (2 or more) must have a valid ID, or everyone will be refused service (children with parents exempt).
Scanning Process: We scan IDs for age verification and validity. No personal information is gathered or saved; the process simply verifies that the ID is legal and has not been tampered with.

Minnesota Statue Section 340A.503

Proof of age for purchasing or consuming alcoholic beverages may be established only by one of the following SIX categories:

A valid Minnesota driver’s license, “Enhanced” driver’s license, or identification card issued by the state of Minnesota, another state, or a province of Canada, and including the photograph and date of birth of the licensed person.
A Same-Day driver’s license or I.D. card issued by the state of Minnesota.
A valid active military I.D. with photo issued by the US Department of Defense.
A valid passport issued by the United States or a foreign country.
A valid Minnesota Tribal I.D. Card, which includes a photo, date of birth and expiration date.
A valid instructional permit with photo and birthdate.

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This sign outlines the legal requirements and safety policies for the sale and service of alcohol at this establishment.

Legal Age: It is prohibited by law to sell or serve alcoholic beverages to anyone under 21 years of age.
Intoxication Policy: No service is permitted for anyone who is obviously intoxicated.
Penalties: Violations can result in jail time, civil penalties, or fines for both servers and owners.

Action Steps: Customers are encouraged to speak up if they see someone impaired and offer to be or find a designated driver.
Emergency Contact: If you witness impaired driving, call 911 immediately.

Consequences: Penalties for DUI include license loss, thousands of dollars in costs, and potential jail time.
Criminal Charges: Criminal Vehicular Homicide carries a penalty of years in prison and significant fines.
Not-a-Drop Law: Strict adherence to “Not-a-Drop” laws for underage drivers.

Surgeon General Warning: According to the U.S. Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects.
Safety Standard: There is no known safe amount of alcohol to consume during pregnancy.