Determination confirmed and proceeding dismissed, without costs.
A sale of an alcoholic beverage to a minor who is actually under the age of 18 years constitutes a violation of the statute, regardless of the fact that the minor appeared to be over that age (Matter of Barnett v. O'Connell, 279 App. Div. 449). Nor is it a defense that the minor represented herself to be, or presented purported proof of being, over that age (Matter of Ward v. O'Connell...
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