Q: Is it a legal for a bouncer to demand id in new mexico, when you're already in the bar?
Are you legally obligated to show id to a bouncer when asked? Even if you're already in the bar? Can you refuse to show your id to a bouncer?
In las Cruces New Mexico
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In Las Cruces, New Mexico, bouncers are allowed to ask for your ID at any point, even if you are already inside the bar. Bars are responsible for ensuring that everyone inside is of legal drinking age, so they may instruct their staff to check IDs at various times, not just at the door.
You are not legally obligated to show your ID to a bouncer, but refusing could lead to consequences. The bar has the right to refuse service or ask you to leave if you don’t comply, as it’s their responsibility to follow state alcohol laws.
If you decline to show your ID, the bouncer may have grounds to ask you to exit the premises. It’s important to know that while it’s not a law to show your ID, the bar can set its own policies about requiring it.
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