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Never far from controversy or the spotlight, Bristol Palin was spotted at an Alaska bar last week while rehearsing and taping a segment for Dancing With the Stars.

The 19-year-old’s excuse for being there all comes down to … nachos.

A segment Bristol taped for DWTS inside Rumrunner’s Old Towne Bar and Grill Thursday sparked a state investigation (seriously). But Bristol should be fine.

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“The place is also a restaurant … so under 21 is allowed under Alaska law if she is accompanied by a person over 21, which she was,” says a Palin source.

Bristol was with partner Mark Ballas, 24, during the segment, and moreover, the source is adamant that “Bristol had nachos only,” which TMZ’s pics support.

So far, the Alaska Department of Public Safety has no comment on the matter, but if it’s a bona fide restaurant, and she was there to eat, what’s the big deal?

We can’t believe we’re saying this, but … leave Bristol alone!!!!!! You can boo Sarah Palin all you like, but let the girl enjoy some nachos in peace … right?