There is no law that requires identification. The standard is "reasonable steps." Which is why if you're old enough they don't bother asking anymore. Which is also why they don't get in trouble if the fake ID is too good. Businesses are allowed to balance concerns and you can't expect them to take unreasonable actions on behalf of enforcement agencies.
When buying alcohol the ID is checked on physical delivery. Which is why a lot of stores offer a free "deliver to store" option.
Adult business and liquor stores are subject to zoning requirements. Which is why gas stations see higher undercover enforcement of the laws.
Finally have you not actually used the internet? Ever? The genie is out of the bottle. Government identification and involvement in your private life is not the solution to every moral problem. It turns out credit card companies are better at solving the core problem here anyways.
There is no law that requires identification. The standard is "reasonable steps." Which is why if you're old enough they don't bother asking anymore. Which is also why they don't get in trouble if the fake ID is too good. Businesses are allowed to balance concerns and you can't expect them to take unreasonable actions on behalf of enforcement agencies.
When buying alcohol the ID is checked on physical delivery. Which is why a lot of stores offer a free "deliver to store" option.
Adult business and liquor stores are subject to zoning requirements. Which is why gas stations see higher undercover enforcement of the laws.
Finally have you not actually used the internet? Ever? The genie is out of the bottle. Government identification and involvement in your private life is not the solution to every moral problem. It turns out credit card companies are better at solving the core problem here anyways.