Can I hire a minor to work in my liquor permitted business?

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Minors are allowed to work in businesses holding a liquor permitThe age at which a minor can work in the business varies as outlined below, but an employee must always be at least 18 years old to sell or serve alcoholic beverages. 

Grocery Store

Age to be employed: 15

Age to sell/serve alcohol: 18

 

Restaurant or Cafe

Age to be employed: 16

Age to sell/serve alcohol: 18

 

Club

Age to be employed: 16

Age to sell/serve alcohol: 18

 

Hotel

Age to be employed: 16

Age to sell/serve alcohol: 18

 

Restaurant

Age to be employed: 16

Age to sell/serve alcohol: 18

 

Package Store

Age to be employed: 16

Age to sell/serve alcohol: 18

 

Manufacturer

Age to be employed: 16

Age to sell/serve alcohol: 18

 

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