(1) An authorized person may accept as evidence of the legal age of the individual presenting the following:
(a) proof of age; or
(b) if a statement of age is required under Section 32B-1-405:
(i) proof of age; and
(ii) a statement of age.
(2) A statement of age, if properly completed, signed, and filed in accordance with Section 32B-1-405, may be offered as a defense in a case when there is at issue the legality of:
(a) selling, offering for sale, or furnishing an alcoholic product to the individual who signed the statement of age;
(b) admitting the individual who signed the statement of age into a restricted area; or
(c) allowing the individual who signed the statement of age to be employed in employment that under this title may not be obtained by a minor.
(3) An authorized person may not accept a driving privilege card issued in accordance with Section 53-3-207 as evidence of the legal age of an individual.