ProServe Minors and Alcohol Laws Alberta 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'secondary supply' of alcohol to minors mean?
- Selling alcohol at a discounted price
- When an adult purchases alcohol and then provides it to a minor (Correct answer)
- Selling alcohol at a second location
- Providing non-alcoholic beverages to minors
Correct answer: When an adult purchases alcohol and then provides it to a minor
Secondary supply occurs when an adult legally purchases alcohol and then gives or provides it to a minor. This is illegal in Alberta outside of the parental home exception and carries significant penalties.
Question 2: What is the server's obligation if they notice an adult passing drinks to a minor in the establishment?
- Ignore it as the adult purchased the drink legally
- Immediately intervene, stop the alcohol from being given to the minor, and involve management (Correct answer)
- Ask the minor to move to a different table
- Wait until the minor appears intoxicated
Correct answer: Immediately intervene, stop the alcohol from being given to the minor, and involve management
The server has a legal obligation to prevent alcohol from being consumed by minors on the premises. They must intervene immediately, remove the alcohol from the minor's access, and involve management.
Question 3: What restrictions apply to minors in a Class B (lounge/bar) licensed premises?
- Minors are welcome at all times
- Minors are generally not permitted in bar/lounge areas unless specific conditions are met, such as during meal hours with a parent (Correct answer)
- Minors can enter but must sit at the bar
- No restrictions apply to minors in lounges
Correct answer: Minors are generally not permitted in bar/lounge areas unless specific conditions are met, such as during meal hours with a parent
Class B premises (lounges and bars) have more restrictive rules about minors. Generally, minors are not permitted unless during specific meal hours and when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Question 4: What should a server do if a minor is found consuming alcohol on the premises?
- Take the drink away and continue as normal
- Immediately remove the alcohol, inform management, identify how the minor obtained the alcohol, and take corrective action (Correct answer)
- Ask the minor to finish their drink and leave
- Serve them food to absorb the alcohol
Correct answer: Immediately remove the alcohol, inform management, identify how the minor obtained the alcohol, and take corrective action
The server should immediately remove the alcohol, inform management, investigate how the minor obtained the alcohol, and ensure appropriate action is taken. This may include documenting the incident and contacting authorities.
Question 5: Can a minor use a fake ID to enter a licensed premises without purchasing alcohol?
- Yes, if they do not buy drinks
- No, using a fake ID is illegal regardless of the purpose, and the minor can face charges for possessing or using fraudulent identification (Correct answer)
- Only at restaurants
- Only if they are with an adult
Correct answer: No, using a fake ID is illegal regardless of the purpose, and the minor can face charges for possessing or using fraudulent identification
Using a fake or fraudulent ID is a criminal offence regardless of the purpose. A minor who uses a fake ID to enter a licensed premises can face charges for the fraudulent identification itself.
Question 6: What is the establishment's liability if a minor is served alcohol and subsequently harmed?
- No liability as the minor was at fault
- The establishment can face significant civil liability, AGLC penalties, and potential criminal charges for serving a minor (Correct answer)
- Only the server is liable
- Liability is limited to the cost of the drink
Correct answer: The establishment can face significant civil liability, AGLC penalties, and potential criminal charges for serving a minor
Establishments face severe consequences for serving minors including civil lawsuits for damages, AGLC penalties such as fines and licence suspension, and potential criminal charges. The liability can be substantial.
ProServe Minors and Alcohol Laws Alberta 2
What does 'secondary supply' of alcohol to minors mean?