Selling alcohol at Dollar General requires strict adherence to company policies and legal regulations. All employees must complete Alcoholic Beverage Sales Training computer system at their home store within 3 days of hire and before operating a register. Essential Policy Answers Mandatory ID Checks : You must check identification for

• Q: Can I accept an expired passport? — A: No.
• Q: Can a manager approve sale to someone under 21? — A: No.
• Q: Do I need to card every alcohol purchase? — A: Follow store policy; if policy is card-all, then yes.

Unacceptable IDs:

3. When to ask for ID

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He clicked “Check physical, government-issued ID.” The green checkmark appeared.

Key Points of Dollar General Alcohol Sales Training

• Training Principle: The associate must verify the month, day, and year of birth.
• Assessment Context: Scenario-based questions often ask the associate to determine legality based on a provided date of birth and the current date.
• Correct Answer Protocol: If today is July 1, 2023, and the customer’s license says born July 2, 2002, the customer is technically 20 years old until tomorrow. The correct answer is "Do not sell."

"I hear you," Marcus replied, "but I can't bypass the system without scanning a valid ID. It’s for my job security and the store's license."