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

The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 sets the minimum purchase age at 18 years for all alcohol purchases in New Zealand.

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

The Act specifically uses the statutory term 'young person' to refer to anyone under 18 years of age throughout its provisions.

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 current New Zealand driver licence is one of the approved forms of identification for verifying age when purchasing alcohol under the Act.

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

The 18+ card is a proof-of-age card approved by the Hospitality and Alcohol New Zealand Standards (HANZ) specifically for age verification at licensed premises.

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

If a customer cannot produce an acceptable form of ID when requested, the licensee must refuse service, as the legal obligation to verify age rests with the licensee.

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LCQ Age Verification and Proof of Age