LCQ Age Verification and Proof of Age

Question 1

What is the minimum legal age to purchase alcohol in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

18 years

Answer

16 years

Answer

17 years

Answer

20 years

Question 2

Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, what specific term is used to describe a person under 18 years of age?

Accepted Answer

Young person

Answer

Minor

Answer

Juvenile

Answer

Youth

Question 3

Which of the following is an acceptable form of proof of age for purchasing alcohol at a licensed premises in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

A current New Zealand driver licence

Answer

A birth certificate

Answer

A student ID card

Answer

A utility bill with photo

Question 4

What is the 18+ card used at New Zealand licensed premises?

Accepted Answer

A card issued by HANZ as an approved proof-of-age document

Answer

A Hospitality NZ loyalty card for regular customers

Answer

A government card for non-drivers who cannot obtain a licence

Answer

A club membership card for adults only

Question 5

A customer appears to be in their early twenties but cannot produce acceptable ID. What should a licensee do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse service if they cannot produce acceptable ID

Answer

Serve them since they look well over 18

Answer

Accept any form of ID including a credit card

Answer

Call the police before making a decision

Question 6

Under a 'Think 25' age verification policy at a licensed premises, what does staff training require?

Accepted Answer

Request ID from anyone who appears to be under 25 years old

Answer

Check ID for all customers regardless of their age

Answer

Only check ID after 10pm when younger patrons are more likely to attend

Answer

Ask 25 verification questions before serving any customer

Question 7

A licensee sells alcohol to a person under 18. What is the primary consequence under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012?

Accepted Answer

Criminal liability and potential licence suspension or cancellation

Answer

A verbal warning from the District Licensing Committee

Answer

An infringement notice only, similar to a parking fine

Answer

Referral to the New Zealand Police for investigation with no licence implications