New Hampshire § 179-7 - Section 179:7 Sales to Persons Under 21.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 179-7 — Section 179:7 Sales to Persons Under 21., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179-7. Section 179:7 Sales to Persons Under 21.
The establishment of all the following facts by a person making a sale of liquor or beverage to a person under the age of 21 shall constitute prima facie evidence of innocence and a defense to any prosecution for such sale: I. That the person falsely represented in writing and supported by some official document that he was 21 years of age or over; II. That the appearance of the person was such that an ordinary and prudent person would believe him to be 21 years of age or over; and III. That the sale was made in good faith relying upon such written representation and appearance in the reasonable belief that the person was actually 21 years of age or over.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 179-7
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 179-7 cover?
Section 179-7 ("Section 179:7 Sales to Persons Under 21.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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