An element that is a member of the alkali group of metals. It has the atomic symbol Na, atomic number 11, and atomic weight 23. With a valence of 1, it has a strong affinity for oxygen and other nonmetallic elements. Sodium provides the chief cation of the extracellular body fluids.
The general rule is that an employee who sells or handles alcoholic beverages must be at least 18 years of age. However, off-premises beer licensees may employ a person under 18 as a cashier for beer sales as long as that person is in the presence of and under the direct supervision of a person 18 years of age or over.
European Commission, Eyes on AgesJuly 2013 31 Seven countries report legal requirements regarding the minimum age of sellers (andowners) of premises that sell alcohol. In the Czech Republic, France and Finland asales person has to be no younger than the legal age limit for purchasing alcohol.o the age limit for alcohol differs fromsixteen to eighteen years old per region. The same applies to Austria where someregions have raised the age limit from sixteen years for all alcohol to sixteen forfermented beverages and eighteen for distilled beverages.