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California Business And Professions Code Section 25660

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(a) Bona fide evidence of majority and identity of the
person is a document issued by a federal, state, county, or municipal
government, or subdivision or agency thereof, including, but not
limited to, a motor vehicle operator's license or an identification
card issued to a member of the Armed Forces, that contains the name,
date of birth, description, and picture of the person.
   (b) In the event an identification card issued to a member of the
Armed Forces is provided as proof of majority and lacks a physical
description, proof of majority may be further substantiated if a
motor vehicle operator's license or other valid bona fide
identification issued by any government jurisdiction is also
provided.
   (c) Proof that the defendant-licensee, or his or her employee or
agent, demanded, was shown, and acted in reliance upon bona fide
evidence in any transaction, employment, use, or permission forbidden
by Section 25658, 25663, or 25665 shall be a defense to any criminal
prosecution therefor or to any proceedings for the suspension or
revocation of any license based thereon.

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