Minors and Alcohol BC Flashcards

Under BC law, what is the legal definition of a minor for purposes of alcohol service?

Answer: A person under 19 years old

In British Columbia, a minor for the purposes of alcohol service is any person under 19 years of age. This is the legal drinking age established by the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.

Are minors allowed to enter food-primary licensed establishments in BC?

Answer: Yes, minors are generally permitted in food-primary establishments

Minors are generally permitted in food-primary establishments because the main purpose is dining. However, specific licence conditions may impose restrictions on hours or areas where minors are allowed.

What are the restrictions on minors in liquor-primary establishments in BC?

Answer: Minors are generally not permitted except in specific circumstances defined by licence conditions

Minors are generally not permitted in liquor-primary establishments. Exceptions may exist for specific circumstances like dining areas within the establishment or entertainment events, as defined by licence conditions.

What is the penalty for a minor who attempts to purchase alcohol using false identification in BC?

Answer: The minor can face fines and the false ID can be confiscated

Minors who use false identification to attempt to purchase alcohol can face fines under BC law, and the false or borrowed identification document can be confiscated by the server or establishment.

Can a parent or guardian legally purchase and provide alcohol to their minor child in a licensed establishment in BC?

Answer: No, it is illegal to serve alcohol to any minor in a licensed establishment regardless of parental consent

In a licensed establishment, it is illegal to serve alcohol to a minor regardless of whether a parent or guardian gives consent. The law prohibits alcohol service to minors in licensed premises without exception.

What is 'secondary supply' of alcohol to minors?

Answer: When a legal-age person purchases and provides alcohol to a minor

Secondary supply occurs when a legal-age person purchases alcohol and provides it to a minor. This is illegal in BC and servers should be alert for signs of this occurring in their establishment.