Carding & Serving 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
(Identification Criteria to Determine Legal Age for Sale of Liquor & Tobacco)
Proof of age for purchasing or consuming alcoholic beverages may be established only by one of the following SIX categories:
- 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.
- 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.
Store Policies & Legal Warnings
This information outlines the legal requirements and safety policies for the sale and service of alcohol at this establishment.
MN Dept. of Public Safety, Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division
- Underage Sales & Intoxication
- Drunk Driving Prevention
- Drunk Driving Laws (Minnesota)
- Pregnancy and Drinking
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.
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.
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.
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.