Checking a proof of age card protects them against inadvertently selling to under-age people who look older.

There were disputed reports of excessive drinking by under-age people.

According to the state Liquor Control Commission, fewer than 5 percent of under-age people found to be drinking during raids are arrested.

Direct shipping opponents contend, too, that bypassing the three-tiered system makes it easier for under-age people to obtain alcohol.

There is certainly a case for enforcing the law more strongly to prevent under-age people buying such weapons.

Many under-age people were arrested and registered in data bases.

I tell you, I feel worse about under-age people getting alcohol more so than cigarettes.

This popular consultation was the first which allowed the participation of under-age people.

Thirdly, the issue of selling to under-age people is also an important one.

But "we can't prevent under-age people from accessing the site without keeping everybody off," Mr. Holmstrom said.