MINOR DECOY PROGRAM
Procedure Manual for Law Enforcement
CALIFORNIA
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
Revised 01/08
FOREWORD
This procedure manual has been prepared by the California Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) for use by local law enforcement officers as an easy-to-use guide
for Minor Decoy Operations. This is merely a guide and is not intended to
supersede local law enforcement agency policies.
This manual provides recommendations on how to implement a Minor Decoy
Program, from identifying resources to evaluating the program’s success.
It is ABC’s hope that local law enforcement agencies will find this manual useful
in complementing their existing enforcement efforts.
California Alcoholic Beverage Control
Published under a grant from the State of California’s Office of Traffic Safety
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INTRODUCTION
The Minor Decoy Program uses individuals, who are under the age of 20, to
attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages at ABC licensed premises. If an
individual sells to the minor decoy, the seller is issued a criminal citation. In
addition, the ABC may file administrative disciplinary action against the licensee.
The Minor Decoy Program has proven to be an effective tool, which law
enforcement agencies have used to reduce the availability of alcoholic beverages
to minors. The jurisdictions where Minor Decoy Operations have been utilized
have documented significant improvements in licensee compliance with the law,
as the chart below indicates.
Statewide Minor Decoy Activity Compliance Report
Sample Years
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Fiscal
Total
Total
Violation
Compliance
Year
Visits
Violations
Ratio
Ratio
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
98-99
99-00
00-01
01-02
02-03
03-04
04-05
05-06
915
2,993
5,915
3,101
6,822
5,452
4,355
4,225
4,262
4,301
6,267
8,427
269
765
1,332
630
1,396
1,036
836
941
860
886
1,130
1,338
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29.40%
25.56%
22.52%
20.32%
20.46%
19.00%
19.20%
22.27%
20.18%
20.60%
18.06%
15.88%
70.60%
74.44%
77.48%
79.68%
79.54%
81.00%
80.80%
77.73%
79.82%
79.40%
81.97%
84.12%
SECTION 25658 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE
25658. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (c), every person who
sells, furnishes, gives, or causes to be sold, furnished, or given away, any alcoholic
beverage to any person under the age of 21 years is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) Any person under the age of 21 years who purchases any alcoholic beverage,
or any person under the age of 21 years who consumes any alcoholic beverage in
any on-sale premises, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(c) Any person who violates subdivision (a) by purchasing any alcoholic beverage
for, or furnishing, giving, or giving away any alcoholic beverage to, a person
under the age of 21 years, and the person under the age of 21 years thereafter
consumes the alcohol and thereby proximately causes great bodily injury or death
to himself, herself, or any other person, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(d) Any on-sale licensee who knowingly permits a person under the age of 21
years to consume any alcoholic beverage in the on-sale premises, whether or not
the licensee has knowledge that the person is under the age of 21 years, is guilty of
a misdemeanor.
(e) (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) or (3), any person who
violates this section shall be punished by a fine of two hundred fifty dollars
($250), no part of which shall be suspended, or the person shall be required to
perform not less than 24 hours or more than 32 hours of community service during
hours when the person is not employed and is not attending school, or a
combination of a fine and community service as determined by the court. A
second or subsequent violation of subdivision (b) shall be punished by a fine of
not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or the person shall be required to
perform not less than 36 hours or more than 48 hours of community service during
hours when the person is not employed and is not attending school, or a
combination of a fine and community service as determined by the court. It is the
intent of the Legislature that the community service requirements prescribed in
this section require service at an alcohol or drug treatment program or facility or at
a county coroner's office, if available, in the area where the violation occurred or
where the person resides.
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), any person who violates subdivision (a)
by furnishing an alcoholic beverage, or causing an alcoholic beverage to be
furnished, to a minor shall be punished by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000),
no part of which shall be suspended, and the person shall be required to perform
not less than 24 hours of community service during hours when the person is not
employed and is not attending school.
(3) Any person who violates subdivision (c) shall be punished by imprisonment in
a county jail for a minimum term of six months not to exceed one year, by a fine
of one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both imprisonment and fine.
(f) Persons under the age of 21 years may be used by peace officers in the
enforcement of this section to apprehend licensees, or employees or agents of
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licensees, or other persons who sell or furnish alcoholic beverages to minors.
Notwithstanding subdivision (b), any person under the age of 21 years who
purchases or attempts to purchase any alcoholic beverage while under the
direction of a peace officer is immune from prosecution for that purchase or
attempt to purchase an alcoholic beverage. Guidelines with respect to the use of
persons under the age of 21 years as decoys shall be adopted and published by the
department in accordance with the rulemaking portion of the Administrative
Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of
Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). Law enforcement-initiated minor
decoy programs in operation prior to the effective date of regulatory guidelines
adopted by the department shall be authorized as long as the minor decoy displays
to the seller of alcoholic beverages the appearance of a person under the age of 21
years. This subdivision shall not be construed to prevent the department from
taking disciplinary action against a licensee who sells alcoholic beverages to a
minor decoy prior to the department's final adoption of regulatory guidelines.
After the completion of every minor decoy program performed under this
subdivision, the law enforcement agency using the decoy shall notify licensees
within 72 hours of the results of the program. When the use of a minor decoy
results in the issuance of a citation, the notification required shall be given to
licensees and the department within 72 hours of the issuance of the citation. A law
enforcement agency may comply with this requirement by leaving a written notice
at the licensed premises addressed to the licensee, or by mailing a notice addressed
to the licensee.
(g) The penalties imposed by this section do not preclude prosecution or the
imposition of penalties under any other provision of law, including, but not limited
to, Section 272 of the Penal Code and Section 13202.5 of the Vehicle Code.
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TITLE 4, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
SECTION 141 (RULE 141)
141. MINOR DECOY REQUIREMENTS.
a) A law enforcement agency may only use a person under the age of 21 years
to attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages to apprehend licensees, or
employees or agents of licensees who sell alcoholic beverages to minors
(persons under the age of 21) and to reduce sales of alcoholic beverages to
minors in a fashion that promotes fairness.
b) The following minimum standards shall apply to actions filed pursuant to
Business and Professions Code Section 25658 in which it is alleged that a
minor decoy has purchased an alcoholic beverage:
(1) At the time of the operation, the decoy shall be less than 20 years of
age;
(2) The decoy shall display the appearance which could generally be
expected of a person under 21 years of age, under the actual
circumstances presented to the seller of alcoholic beverages at the time
of the alleged offense;
(3) A decoy shall either carry his or her own identification showing the
decoy's correct date of birth or shall carry no identification; a decoy who
carries identification shall present it upon request to any seller of
alcoholic beverages;
(4) A decoy shall answer truthfully any questions about his or her age;
(5) Following any completed sale, but not later than the time a citation, if
any, is issued, the peace officer directing the decoy shall make a
reasonable attempt to enter the licensed premises and have the minor
decoy who purchased alcoholic beverages make a face to face
identification of the alleged seller of the alcoholic beverages.
Failure to comply with this rule shall be a defense to any action brought pursuant
to Business and Professions Code Section 25658.1
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For administrative prosecution strict adherence to Rule 141 is required. Rule 141 does not apply to
criminal prosecutions (People v. Figueroa (1999) 68 Cal. App. 4th 1409).
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SELECTION OF DECOY
The following standards are recommended when selecting a minor decoy for
Minor Decoy Operations. Both physical and non-physical (demeanor)
characteristics should be considered when selecting a decoy. It is recommended
that you work closely with your local ABC office in selection of decoys.
1. Age of Decoy: The decoy must be under the age of twenty (20) on
the date of the operation.
2. Appearance of Decoy: The decoy shall display the appearance
which could generally be expected of a person under twenty-one
(21) years of age.
Males:
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No facial hair
Avoid individuals who are large in stature
Dress appropriate for age
Do not wear hats or sunglasses
Avoid decoys who are balding, have a receding hairline, or have really
short hair
Hair should not obscure facial features
Tattoos and/or body piercing should not be visible
No clothing with college or alcohol verbiage/logos
No or minimal jewelry
No or minimal makeup
Dress appropriately for age
Avoid provocative clothing
Do not wear hats or sunglasses
No or minimal jewelry
Avoid individuals who are large in stature
Hair should not obscure facial features
Tattoos and/or body piercing should not be visible
No clothing with college or alcohol verbiage/logos
3. Witnesses: The decoy must be willing and able to testify at criminal
proceedings and administrative hearings (Section 25666 B&P).
Formal attire at hearings, such as an explorer or cadet uniform, may
make the minor appear to be older and therefore should be avoided.
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If possible, decoy should wear the same clothes worn during the
operation.
4. Criminal History: To assist in a successful criminal and
administrative prosecution, the decoy should be screened to ensure
they have never purchased or illegally possessed alcoholic beverages
and/or used, possessed, or purchased false identification.
SELECTION OF PREMISES
It is recommended that the selection of premises to be visited during an operation
be based upon the following general criteria.
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City/County or local area wide operation
Complaint
Areas with a disproportionate amount of alcohol related problems
A location should not be singled out or the subject of multiple decoy
operations in a short period of time unless the circumstances are
warranted.
DECOY OPERATION
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Decoy Safety:
Take every precaution to keep the decoys personal information
confidential. Any photographs showing the identification or drivers license
should have the address obscured. The decoy’s contact information on
police reports should be the reporting agency address. If circumstances
warrant, the officer should enter the premises before the decoy. Every
attempt should be made to keep the decoy under continuous observations
when practical. Following a sale, the seller will often ask to see the minor’s
Identification. If this is done, the minor’s address should be obscured (such
as covering it with your finger).
2.
Pre-Operation Considerations:
Prior to conducting any operation it is recommended that you check with
your local city or county district attorney to determine whether they have
any specific requirements.
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3.
Briefing:
Prior to the operation, decoy and officers participating in the operation
should be instructed on the requirements of Rule 141. In addition, safety
procedures should be reviewed.
4.
Personnel/Equipment:
Determine the personnel, equipment and materials required. Depending on
operational objectives, a typical minor decoy operation normally runs
between four to eight hours. In addition to the minor decoy, it is
recommended that at least three officers are utilized, with one assigned to
decoy safety. ABC resources are available to assist in joint task force
operations.
Recommended Equipment:
Undercover vehicle
Wireless voice transmitter
Recording device
Buy money
Camera
Evidence bags/labels
5.
Decoy Identification:
If the decoy carries identification it shall be his/her true identification. It is
recommended that if the decoy carries identification it should be state
issued. A decoy who carries identification shall present it upon request to
any seller of alcoholic beverages. The officer should verify, prior to the
operation, the decoy is only carrying his or her valid identification and the
buy money.
6.
Decoy Conduct:
A decoy shall answer truthfully any questions about his or her age. The
decoy should keep conservation to a minimum. If the decoy is asked any
age related questions, the decoy must answer the question verbally rather
than merely handing over his or her identification. The decoy only has to
be truthful about his or her age, (e.g., the decoy need not be truthful about
whether he/she is a decoy).
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7.
Decoy Purchase:
a. Off-Sale: Instruct the decoy to enter the premises and select a
nationally recognized brand of alcoholic beverage and take it to the
counter. Obscure brands of alcohol should be avoided, whenever
possible.
b. On-Sale: If the operation is being conducted in an on-sale premises (i.e.
bar or restaurant), the decoy should sit in an area of high visibility and
away from the company of any undercover officers and, if possible,
away from other customers. The decoy should not enter with or interact
with any law enforcement personnel or other adult patrons. The decoy
should place his or her order. It is recommended the decoy order a
bottle of nationally recognized beer. If the decoy orders any other
alcoholic beverage the decoy should observe the pouring of the product,
if possible. If ordering a mixed drink, the decoy should request it by the
spirits used rather than fancy names or brand names (e.g., vodka and OJ
vs. screwdriver; or bourbon and coke vs. Jack and coke).
The decoy must not consume the alcoholic beverage.
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Post-Sale Procedure:
a. Off-Sale: If the decoy purchases alcohol, the decoy should immediately
exit the premises with the alcoholic beverage. The officer should verify
the purchase was an alcoholic beverage and re-enter the premises with
the decoy.
b. On-Sale: If the decoy purchases alcohol, the decoy should wait at the
table or bar for officers to approach. Officers should seize the alcoholic
beverage and obtain a sample as evidence if required by your
department procedures. A photograph of the alcohol will suffice for
ABC administrative proceedings.
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Face-to-Face Identification:
Rule 141 requires:
Following any completed sale, but not later than the time a citation, if any
is issued, the peace officer directing the decoy shall make a reasonable
attempt to enter the licensed premises and have the minor decoy who
purchased alcoholic beverages to make face-to-face identification of the
alleged seller of the alcoholic beverages.
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The officer should ask the minor, in the presence of the clerk, “Who sold
you the alcoholic beverage?” The minor decoy should answer the question
while clearly identifying the seller. It is recommended that the seller be
asked; “Do you understand you are being identified as the furnisher/seller
of alcohol to this person?”
The face to face should be conducted under circumstances where the
seller/furnisher should be aware that they are being identified.
A sample minor decoy report is attached as an example of how a face to
face identification should be stated in the report.
10. Photograph:
It is recommended that a color photograph be taken of the decoy holding
the alcoholic beverage and identification (if used). If possible, this
photograph should be taken with the decoy standing next to the
seller/furnisher. If this is not possible, a separate photograph of the
seller/furnisher should be taken.
• The photograph should clearly show the brand of alcoholic beverage
purchased or obtained (if possible).
• If the decoy is holding his/her identification, precaution should be taken
to obscure his/her address.
11. Evidence:
The following items may have evidentiary value to the case but are not
required for a successful administrative prosecution.
• Surveillance video from licensed establishment
• Transaction receipt
All evidence must be maintained until both the criminal and administrative
cases are adjudicated.
12. Citation:
After the face to face identification has occurred, the seller/furnisher should
be issued a citation for violation of Section 25658(a) of the Business and
Professions Code, sale of alcoholic beverages to a minor.
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13. Return of Alcoholic Beverage:
The ABC does not require that the alcoholic beverage be maintained in
evidence. The unopened alcoholic beverage and the change from the
transaction may be returned to the business in exchange for the buy money.
You should check with your local prosecutor to determine if they have any
different or additional requirements.
14. Notification:
Within 72 hours following the completion of the Minor Decoy operation,
the conducting agency should notify all licensees whose premises were
visited of the results of the operation (Section 25658(f) of the Business and
Professions Code). A sample of ABC’s notification letter is attached.
15. Report:
To ensure timely administrative action by ABC, the following information
should be provided in the police report:
• Compliance with Rule 141.
• Was age or identification requested by the seller/furnisher?
• What type of alcoholic beverage was furnished to or purchased by the
decoy?
• A detailed description of the face to face identification.
• Any spontaneous statements made by the seller/furnisher.
• Any unusual circumstances (e.g. low lighting, patron activity).
• Color photograph (three copies) of the decoy holding the alcoholic
beverage and identification (if used).
It is recommended that a list of the premises visited during the operation be
maintained. That list should include the number of on and off-sale
locations visited and the number of locations that sold alcoholic beverages
to the decoy. A sample of the ABC-338 is attached for reference*.
* Required for Minor Decoy Grant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1:
Is it legal to use an underage decoy during minor decoy
operations?
Answer:
Yes. In 1994, the California Supreme Court ruled that the use of
underage decoys to enforce laws against unlawful sales to minors
was legal.
(Provigo Corp. v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board (1994) 7
Cal. App. 4th 561)
Question 2:
Does Rule 141 apply to criminal proceedings?
Answer:
No. Rule 141 applies only to ABC administrative proceedings.
Failure to comply with Rule 141 is not a defense in criminal
prosecution.
(People v. Figueroa (1999) 68 Cal. App. 4th 1409)
Question 3:
Does the evidence need to be available for the Administrative
Hearing?
Answer:
Yes. The evidence should be available at both the criminal and
administrative proceedings
Question 4:
Does it matter if the face-to-face identification takes place inside
the premises or outside the premises?
Answer:
No. The Court of Appeal has ruled that the face-to-face
identifications are not required to take place inside the premises.
(Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control v. Alcoholic Beverage
Control Appeals Board (7-Eleven Inc.) (2003) 190 Cal. App. 4th
1687)
Questions 5: Does failure to comply with the face-to-face requirement of Rule
141 provide a defense to a sale of alcoholic beverages to a minor
decoy?
Answer:
Yes. However, extenuating circumstances that preclude such
action may alleviate the need to conduct the face-to-face
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identification. Such circumstances should be detailed in the police
report.
Question 6:
Can officers interact with decoys during the purchase of the
alcoholic beverages?
Answer:
No. The involvement of an officer, during the purchase phase of
the operation, may make the decoy operation unfair.
Question 7:
Can the minor purchase items, in addition to the beer, during the
transaction?
Answer:
It is not recommended unless circumstances require it. The
purchase of other items may lead the licensee to claim confusion or
distraction.
Question 8:
Are there restrictions on what time of day a Minor Decoy
Operation may be conducted?
Answer:
No. However, if there is unusually high patron activity for the
location or time of day, it may be found that the operation was
unfair.
Question 9:
May multiple decoys be used during Minor Decoy Operations?
Answer:
It is not recommended. However, if multiple decoys are used it is
recommended that only one of the decoys conduct the transaction
and they should not interact with each other during the transaction
as this may lead to claims of confusion or distraction. If both
decoys conduct transactions, the report should reflect all relevant
information as to each decoy.
Question 10: If the clerk asks the decoy for his/her age, does the decoy have to
be truthful?
Answer:
Yes.
Question 11: Will the decoy be required to appear at the ABC administrative
hearing?
Answer:
Yes. Business & Professions Code 25666 requires the ABC to
produce the minor at the administrative hearing. Failure to comply
will generally result in dismissal of the disciplinary action.
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Question 12: Does the officer have to be inside the premise during the time of
the transaction?
Answer:
It is not required. However, it is often helpful to have an officer
testify as to his/her observations of the transaction. Also,
consideration should be given to decoy safety.
Question 13: Does the decoy have to pay for the alcohol for there to be a
violation?
Answer:
No. Although no “sale” may have occurred, it remains a
“furnishing” violation.
Question 14: What happens if multiple employees are involved in the
transaction?
Answer:
Citations may be issued to all employees involved in the
transaction. For administrative purposes, multiple employee
involvement offers no defense.
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SAMPLE OF AN OFF-SALE REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
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3.
Evidence Report (ABC-320).
Digital photograph of John DOE (minor decoy) and Steve SMITH (clerk).
Copy of California Drivers License issued to John DOE.
CIRCUMSTANCES / INVESTIGATION:
On July 9, 2007, Investigator Brown and I (Investigator Jones) conducted a minor decoy
operation in the City of Sacramento. We were dressed in plain clothes and working in an
undercover capacity.
Prior to the operation, minor decoy John DOE (18 years old) was briefed on Rule 141 of
the California Code of Regulations. DOE had an appearance commonly expected of a
person his age. DOE was instructed to answer all age related questions truthfully and to
show his drivers license if asked for identification. Printed on DOE’s drivers license in a
bold red stripe was the following statement: “Age 21 in 2010”. DOE was provided with
a ten dollar bill which was to be used if a sale of alcoholic beverages occurred.
At approximately 2100 hours, DOE entered ABC Liquor Store located at 333 Liquor Ave
in Sacramento. I (Investigator Jones) followed DOE inside the store and stood
approximately 10’ from the register counter. DOE walked to the refrigerated coolers and
selected a 40 oz bottle of Bud Light beer. He then walked to the register counter and
placed the beer onto the counter. The clerk, later identified as Steve SMITH, was
standing behind the counter.
SMITH registered the beer and did not ask for DOE’s age or identification. DOE handed
SMITH the ten dollar bill as payment for the beer. SMITH handed DOE his change
($7.38) and placed the beer into a bag. DOE removed the beer from the counter and
exited the store.
I contacted DOE and confirmed that a sale had taken place. Investigator Brown and I
entered the store with DOE. I contacted SMITH and identified myself as a Department
Investigator.
I asked DOE to identify the person who sold him the alcoholic beverage. DOE pointed at
SMITH and stated, “He sold me the beer”. At this time, SMITH and DOE were standing
approximately 3 feet apart and were facing each other. I informed SMITH that he sold an
alcoholic beverage to an 18 year old minor decoy and asked him if he understood he was
being identified as the seller. SMITH responded, “Yes”.
I took a digital photograph of DOE holding the beer while standing next to SMITH.
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SMITH was issued citation #68876 for violating Section 25658(a) of the Business and
Professions Code; selling an alcoholic beverage to a minor. SMITH was then released on
his written promise to appear.
The beer and change were given back to SMITH in exchange for the ten dollar bill that
was removed from the register.
We concluded our investigation and left the scene at approximately 2130 hours.
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SAMPLE OF AN ON-SALE REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
2.
3.
Evidence Report (ABC-320).
Digital photograph of John DOE (minor decoy) and Sally SMITH (bartender).
Copy of California Drivers License issued to John DOE.
CIRCUMSTANCES/INVESTIGATIONS:
On July 9, 2007, Investigator Brown and I (Investigator Jones) conducted a minor decoy
operation in the City of Sacramento. We were dressed in plain clothes and working in an
undercover capacity.
Prior to the operation, minor decoy John DOE (18 years old) was briefed on Rule 141 of
the California Code of Regulations. DOE had an appearance commonly expected of a
person his age. DOE was instructed to answer all age related questions truthfully and to
show his drivers license if asked for identification. Printed on DOE’s drivers license in a
bold red stripe was the following statement: “Age 21 in 2010”. DOE was provided with
a five dollar bill which was to be used if a sale of alcoholic beverage occurred.
At approximately 1850 hours, I entered the ABC Lounge located at 333 Liquor Drive in
Sacramento. I sat at the bar and ordered a beer. A few minutes later DOE walked into
the premises and seated himself at the bar. DOE ordered a Bud Light beer from the
bartender. The bartender, later identified as Sally SMITH, retrieved a 12 oz. bottle of
Bud Light from the cooler, opened it, and placed it on the counter. DOE handed SMITH
the five dollar bill as payment for the beer and was given change ($1.50) in return. At no
time did SMITH ask for DOE’s age or identification.
I contacted DOE and confirmed that he had purchased the beer. I then took the beer and
change from DOE. Moments later, I contacted SMITH and identified myself as a
Department Investigator.
I asked DOE to identify the person who sold him the alcoholic beverage. DOE pointed at
SMITH and stated, “She sold me the beer”. At this time, DOE was standing
approximately 3 feet away from SMITH and they were facing each other. I informed
SMITH that she sold an alcoholic beverage to an 18 year old minor decoy and asked her
if she understood she was being identified as the seller. SMITH responded, “Yes”.
I took a digital photo of SMITH standing next to DOE who was holding the 12 oz bottle
of Bud Light beer. The five dollar bill was recovered from the cash register, and the beer
and change were returned to SMITH.
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SMITH was issued citation #68876 for violating Section 25658(a) of the Business and
Professions Code; selling an alcoholic beverage to a minor. SMITH was released on her
written promise to appear.
We concluded our investigation and left the scene at approximately 1920 hours.
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SAMPLE UNSUCCESSFUL LETTER
Date:
Jane DOE
333 Liquor Drive
Sacramento, CA 95834
Re:
License #41-123456
Dear Licensee,
On ________, the __________ conducted a minor decoy operation at various
licensed establishments in your city. A decoy, under the age of 21, was sent into
your establishment in an attempt to purchase an alcoholic beverage. Your
establishment was unsuccessful in preventing this activity.
The result of this action will lead to a criminal complaint filed against __________
with the District Attorney’s Office. In addition, the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control may take administrative action against the licensee.
Sincerely,
Chief of Police
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SAMPLE SUCCESSFUL LETTER
Date:
Jane DOE
333 Liquor Drive
Sacramento, CA 95834
Re:
License #41-123456
Dear Licensee,
On ________, the __________ conducted a minor decoy operation at various
licensed establishments in your city. A decoy, under the age of 21, was sent into
your establishment in an attempt to purchase an alcoholic beverage. Your
establishment was successful in preventing this activity. Thank you for a job well
done.
Sincerely,
Chief of Police
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