The Survey For Alcohol Compliance is an inspection program where Excise officers accompany youth aged 18-20 into licensed alcoholic beverage establishments where the youth attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages.

If a clerk rings up the alcoholic beverages and money is exchanged, it’s a “sale”. If a server in a restaurant delivers the drink to the table, it is considered a sale. Youth do not carry any identification during the inspections. If the Sale of an Alcoholic Beverage is made to a minor, a violation is issued against the business and owner faces up to $1,000 fine from ATC.