South Dakota SB147 mandates that individuals cannot refuse to identify themselves if a merchant suspects underage alcohol purchase or possession.

South Dakota SB147 amends § 35-9-2.1 to require individuals to identify themselves if a merchant reasonably suspects they are underage and have illegally purchased, attempted to purchase, or possess alcoholic beverages. The bill allows merchants or their employees to detain such individuals on their premises to request and verify identification, inquire about potential violations, and inform law enforcement or guardians. Refusing to verify identification is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

South Dakota SB147 mandates that individuals cannot refuse to identify themselves if a merchant suspects underage alcohol purchase or possession.

South Dakota SB147 amends § 35-9-2.1 to require individuals to identify themselves if a merchant reasonably suspects they are underage and have illegally purchased, attempted to purchase, or possess alcoholic beverages. The bill allows merchants or their employees to detain such individuals on their premises to request and verify identification, inquire about potential violations, and inform law enforcement or guardians. Refusing to verify identification is a Class 2 misdemeanor.