LCQ Age Verification and Proof of Age 3

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios would most likely constitute an offence under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012?

Accepted Answer

Serving a 17-year-old who clearly appeared underage and whom staff recognised as a local school student

Answer

Serving a customer who staff knew or should have known appeared to be underage is likely an offence, as the appearance of being underage should prompt refusal regardless of familiarity.

Question 2

Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, what legal consequence can flow from a conviction for selling alcohol to a young person?

Accepted Answer

A criminal conviction, potential fine or imprisonment, and possible licence action

Answer

Selling alcohol to a minor is a criminal offence that can result in a conviction, fine or imprisonment, and adverse action against the alcohol licence such as suspension or cancellation.

Question 3

A young person who uses false identification to attempt to purchase alcohol from a licensed premises commits what type of offence?

Accepted Answer

An offence under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

Answer

The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 creates a specific offence for a young person who uses or attempts to use false documentation to purchase or obtain alcohol.

Question 4

An adult who purchases alcohol on behalf of a young person (a 'proxy purchase') is:

Accepted Answer

Committing an offence under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

Answer

Proxy purchasing — buying alcohol on behalf of a young person — is a specific offence under the Act, regardless of any parental approval or where the alcohol is later consumed.

Question 5

A duty manager discovers that a staff member has sold alcohol to a young person. What is the duty manager's most important obligation?

Accepted Answer

Inform the licensee and ensure the incident is properly documented

Answer

The duty manager must notify the licensee and ensure the incident is documented, as the licensee must be informed of compliance breaches and records may be required by enforcement authorities.

LCQ Practice Test

LCQ Practice Test

LCQ Age Verification and Proof of Age 3