Article: Tenn. May Mandate ID for All Beer Sales

BETH RUCKER, Associated Press Writer
AP Online
05-12-2006
Dateline: NASHVILLE, Tenn.


Rep. Gary Moore, D-Joelton, explains his bill that requires stores selling beer to card every buyer during House session in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, May 11, 2006. The bill passed 75-20 and awaits the governors signature that will make Tennessee the first state to card universally.(AP Photo/John Russell)

If the state's convenience stores have their way, anyone wanting a six-pack of beer in Tennessee soon will have to prove they are old enough to buy it, even if they look well over 21.

The state House approved legislation Thursday that would require all beer sellers but restaurants to check all IDs.

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