North Dakota Code § 5-01-08.3

Proof of age - Seizure of false identification
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1. A licensed retailer of alcoholic beverages or an employee of a licensed retailer may 
determine proof of age for purchasing or consuming an alcoholic beverage solely by 
inspection of one of the following:
a. A valid driver's license or identification card issued by this state, another state, or 
a province of Canada which includes the photograph and date of birth of the 
licensed individual;
b. A valid military identification card issued by the United States department of 
defense; or
c. A valid passport issued or recognized by the United States.
2. A licensed retailer or an employee of a licensed retailer may seize a form of 
identification displayed as proof of age if the licensed retailer or an employee of a 
licensed retailer has a reasonable belief that the form of identification has been 
altered, falsified, or is being used to unlawfully obtain alcoholic beverages.
3. Within twenty-four hours of seizing a form of identification as allowed under this 
section, a licensed retailer or an employee of a licensed retailer shall notify a law 
enforcement agency of the seizure and the law enforcement agency shall take 
possession of the identification within twenty-four hours after receipt of the notice.

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