Age Verification and Minors Flashcards
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Under what circumstance may a minor be legally present in a licensed establishment in Ontario?
Answer: When accompanied by a parent or guardian in a licensed restaurant
Minors may be present in licensed establishments such as restaurants when accompanied by a parent or guardian, but they may never purchase or consume alcohol.
What does Ontario law specifically prohibit a minor from doing in a licensed establishment?
Answer: Purchasing or consuming liquor
Minors are prohibited from purchasing or consuming liquor in licensed establishments, though they may generally be present in many types of licensed premises with an adult.
If you suspect a customer is using someone else's ID, what should you do?
Answer: Refuse service as you cannot confirm they are of legal age
If you suspect an ID belongs to someone else, you must refuse service because you cannot verify the customer's actual age, and serving based on a borrowed ID does not protect you from liability.
A customer presents a foreign driver's licence as ID. What should you verify?
Answer: That it contains a photo, date of birth, and appears to be government-issued
A foreign driver's licence can be accepted if it contains the required elements: a photo, the holder's date of birth, and evidence it was issued by a government authority.
Which organization mandates Smart Serve certification for liquor service staff in Ontario?
Answer: The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
The AGCO is the provincial regulatory body that mandates Smart Serve training for anyone who serves, sells, or handles alcohol in Ontario licensed establishments.
What is the best course of action when you are unsure whether a customer's ID is valid after examining it?
Answer: Request an additional piece of ID or refuse service
When in doubt about an ID's validity, you should request additional identification or refuse service to protect yourself and the establishment from liability.
Under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, what is a potential penalty for an individual who sells or supplies liquor to a minor in Ontario?
Answer: A fine and/or imprisonment upon conviction
Under the LLCA, individuals found guilty of selling or supplying liquor to a minor can face significant fines and/or imprisonment, making age verification critically important.