LCQ Intoxication and Harm Minimisation 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under NZ law, what are the key signs of intoxication that a duty manager should monitor?
- Slurred speech, unsteady on feet, aggressive behaviour, loss of coordination, and difficulty focusing (Correct answer)
- Only unconsciousness counts as intoxication under the Act
- Red face and talking loudly are the only legal signs
- Intoxication can only be determined by a breathalyser test
Correct answer: Slurred speech, unsteady on feet, aggressive behaviour, loss of coordination, and difficulty focusing
Signs of intoxication include slurred speech, being unsteady on feet, aggressive or inappropriate behaviour, loss of coordination, difficulty focusing eyes, and overly loud or boisterous conduct. Duty managers must recognise these signs early.
Question 2: What is the 'compulsory alcohol sensitivity training' element of the LCQ in New Zealand?
- Training that ensures managers understand the effects of alcohol, signs of intoxication, and strategies for managing intoxicated persons (Correct answer)
- Training on how to make cocktails with less alcohol
- A medical examination to test personal alcohol tolerance
- Training only required for managers who have alcohol problems
Correct answer: Training that ensures managers understand the effects of alcohol, signs of intoxication, and strategies for managing intoxicated persons
The LCQ includes compulsory training on alcohol sensitivity, covering the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol, how to recognise intoxication, and practical strategies for managing intoxicated patrons safely.
Question 3: Under NZ law, what is the duty manager's obligation if they believe a patron is about to drive while intoxicated?
- Take reasonable steps to prevent the person driving, such as offering to call a taxi or suggesting alternative transport (Correct answer)
- Call the police and have the person arrested immediately
- Confiscate the patron's car keys by force
- They have no obligation once the patron leaves the premises
Correct answer: Take reasonable steps to prevent the person driving, such as offering to call a taxi or suggesting alternative transport
While the duty manager cannot physically restrain a patron, they should take reasonable steps such as offering to arrange a taxi, calling a friend or family member, or suggesting alternative transport. If the person insists on driving, calling the police is appropriate.
Question 4: What does 'harm minimisation' mean in the context of the NZ Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act?
- Reducing the negative effects of alcohol on individuals, families, and communities through responsible sale and supply practices (Correct answer)
- Minimising the amount of alcohol available in New Zealand
- Reducing the profit margin on alcohol sales
- Banning alcohol advertising on television
Correct answer: Reducing the negative effects of alcohol on individuals, families, and communities through responsible sale and supply practices
Harm minimisation in the context of the Act means implementing practices that reduce the negative effects of alcohol consumption on individuals, families/whanau, and communities, including responsible service, intoxication management, and community safety.
Question 5: Under NZ law, what is 'secondary supply' of alcohol and when is it an offence?
- When an adult supplies alcohol to a minor in a social setting without parental consent — it is an offence without responsible parent/guardian consent (Correct answer)
- Buying alcohol from a wholesaler instead of a retailer
- Reselling alcohol purchased from an off-licence
- Importing alcohol from overseas for personal use
Correct answer: When an adult supplies alcohol to a minor in a social setting without parental consent — it is an offence without responsible parent/guardian consent
Secondary supply occurs when an adult (not a parent/guardian) supplies alcohol to a person under 18 in a social setting. Under the Act, this is an offence unless the minor's parent or guardian has given express consent and the supply is responsible.
Question 6: What standard drink measures should a NZ duty manager be aware of?
- One standard drink = 10 grams of pure alcohol (e.g., 330ml beer at 4%, 100ml wine at 13%, 30ml spirits at 40%) (Correct answer)
- One standard drink = any single glass of any alcoholic beverage
- There is no official standard drink measure in NZ
- One standard drink = 500ml of any alcoholic beverage
Correct answer: One standard drink = 10 grams of pure alcohol (e.g., 330ml beer at 4%, 100ml wine at 13%, 30ml spirits at 40%)
In New Zealand, one standard drink contains 10 grams of pure alcohol. Examples include approximately 330ml of 4% beer, 100ml of 13% wine, or 30ml of 40% spirits. Duty managers must understand these measures for responsible service.
LCQ Intoxication and Harm Minimisation 1
Under NZ law, what are the key signs of intoxication that a duty manager should monitor?