Proof of Age; require certain retailers to use digital or card-swipe technology to verify customer age at point of sale

Summary

The bill would obligate stores that sell alcohol, tobacco, vaping or consumable hemp items to use a secure digital system on a customer’s mobile device or a card‑swipe reader to confirm the buyer is at least 21, but only after they are caught failing to check ID. It applies to any retailer of those age‑restricted goods in Alabama and would become effective on October 1, 2026. The aim is to improve compliance with existing age‑restriction laws and curb under‑age sales.

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