Mary Is a Bartender at a Local Pub

question 28

Multiple Choice

Mary is a bartender at a local pub.The state in which Mary works requires all bartenders to be licensed.No special education or experience is required,but one must pay $25 per year for the license.Mary was not aware of this,so she did not obtain a license.When her boss found out about this,he refused to pay Mary for the two weeks of work that she had done.Mary sues.What results?

• A) Because this is an illegal contract,the courts will not enforce it.
• B) Because Mary violated a regulatory statute,the contract is illegal.
• C) Because this is a revenue raising statute,Mary can collect her wages.
• D) Because this is a revenue raising statute,Mary cannot collect her wages.
• E) Because this type of licensing is unconstitutional,Mary can collect her wages.

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