Mall St. Matthews and Oxmoor Center Mall officials just released a revised policy for shoppers after that chaotic situation Saturday night.
Beginning Saturday (01/02), minors under age 17 will have to be accompanied by a parent or a supervising adult 21 or older after 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. This policy will be in place until further notice. Mall officials said the new rules will be strictly and uniformly enforced on all mall property, including the parking lot and all exterior sidewalks.
During the restricted hours, public safety officers stationed at all mall entrances will check IDs of all patrons who appear to be 17 and under. Mall officials said people who cannot provide a valid photo ID showing they are at least 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult who is at least 21 years old in order to remain at the mall. One adult may accompany up to four youths and all accompanied youth must remain with the supervising adult at all times.
According to the new policy, those who provide proper identification demonstrating they are at least 18 will be offered an optional wristband. Teens who choose not to wear the wristband may be asked for ID again by public safety officers patrolling inside the malls.
Valid identification includes a state issued driver’s license or ID card, a military ID, a school ID card, or a passport. The identification must be tamper proof and include a photograph and date of birth.
Also, announcements will be made inside the malls starting at 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, giving unsupervised teens time to complete their shopping and leave the mall before new policy kick in. After 4 p.m., public safety officers inside the malls will check IDs of individuals who appear to be underage and are not wearing wristbands.
Source: WAVE
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