Alabama ID Scanning Laws & Regulations
Can you scan an ID in Alabama?
Alabama law does not regulate a business’s practice of scanning IDs or retaining information obtained from a scan.
Overview of Alabama ID Scanning Laws
In the absence of any statute governing issues associated with a business’s practice of scanning IDs, a business is likely allowed to scan IDs and to retain information obtained from a scan, subject to applicable privacy laws.
| Legal age to purchase | Notes & additional restrictions | |
|---|---|---|
| Tobacco | 21 | |
| Vaping Products | 19 | |
| Alcohol | 21 | |
| Cannabis | 19 | Medical Only. Minors must be registered by parents. |
| Scrap Metal | 18 | Facilities must keep records for at least 1 year. |
| Notary Services | 18 | |
| Controlled Substances Via Pharmacy | 18 | |
| Gaming & Casinos | 21 | 18 for para-mutuel and racing. |
REFERENCES
Alabama Data Breach Notification Act of 2018 (SB 318 – In effect May 1, 2018):
Title 13A CRIMINAL CODE. Article 1A Secondary Metal Recycling.
- Section 13A-8-31. Record of Purchases.
Title 8 COMMERCIAL LAW AND CONSUMER PROTECTION. Chapter 34: Dealers in Gold or Precious Items:
- Section 8-34-3. Documentation of items and identification of sellers; weekly report to law enforcement agency.
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/coatoc.htm
