In Oregon, can a store deny sale of alcohol to a person of legal age when a minor is present?

Question

I was in a store last night with my husband (who is 21) when he was trying to buy budweiser to make us beer dogs for dinner. I am only 18 and was not aware that the store's policy, apparently, must check id's of the person buying the alcohol and any members with that person. When she asked about it we denied that we were together and I paid for the other items we were buying (potatoes and ground cinnamon) while he paid for the beer. If we are married, can the store still deny him the sale of alcohol while I am present? Or can anyone direct me to a website that can answer my question? (I have already tried looking but failed)

Update:

Are there any websites that make any reference to a married couple where one is underage while the other isn't? That would be greatly helpful.

Grumbles · Accepted Answer

It may just be that stores policy. In fact see attached

http://www.oregon.gov/OLCC/docs/publications/oregons_alcohol_laws_and_minors.pdf

A parent can actually provide alcohol to a minor - "A parent or legal guardian may provide alcohol to their child in a private residence." 

So I do not know why there would be a law prohibiting your husband purchasing alcohol in your presence. Your husband isn't supposed to provide you with any, but thats not the stores responsibility to try and enforce.

jason b · Answer

It's discretionary.  Stores have certain policies that they must follow along with state guidelines.  In California, a minor may be present, but may not carry the bag. In washington, you are allowed to bring a minor into a liquor store but, obviously, they can't purchase it.  It also has a lot to do with the person working the register.  So, in short...yes and no.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, from what I understand that is the case in most states now.  Which I don't find to be that big of a deal because there are many instances where minors are coming in the store to get what it is that they want and the adult pays.  Trust me, I remember doing it when I was young! lol

tehabwa · Answer

You're missing the whole point.

They are not allowed to sell alchohol to minors, and can lose their license to sell alcohol at all if they are shown to have done so.

There are under-age people who will get adults to buy alcohol for them.

It's up to stores to avoid selling when there's reason to think the alcohol will be given to minors.

So it's up to them to avoid this, however they want to. If the clerk has any reason to think the beer is for a minor, then they have the right to not sell it in that case.

You're not going to find what you're looking for, because it doesn't exist.

rgentry23 · Answer

A store can deny the sell of anything to anyone for any reason or no particular reason at all.

wizjp · Answer

Stores and sellers have a broad right to refuse to sell. 

I'd check with the ABC there; but I bet they pretty much have the right to refuse to sell anytime they choose not to.

Anonymous · Answer

I believe most places of business reserve the right to deny service to people.... so long as it is not solely predicated on "protected" issues like  race, gender, creed....

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, they can.  Actually, in all states.  It is at the discretion of the cashier and store policies.

Olivia · Answer

I don't see why they should, I mean I from Oregon and I've been with my older sister (she's 24, I'm 17) when she had a six pack of beer with the groceries.

memyselfandi · Answer

i have never heard of this !!
wow, that soooo stupid 
so if your shopping with your mom and dad they can not buy alcohol when your around 
there is something wrong there

In Oregon, can a store deny sale of alcohol to a person of legal age when a minor is present?

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