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Checking Identification & Age Verification Flashcards

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  1. What is a BYID (Bring Your Identification) card in Ontario?

    Answer: A government-issued photo ID card specifically designed as proof of age

    The BYID card is an Ontario photo identification card issued by the LCBO specifically for age verification purposes. It is accepted at all licensed establishments.

  2. Can a server accept an expired driver's licence as valid ID?

    Answer: No — expired ID is not acceptable

    Expired identification should not be accepted. An expired ID may have been reported lost or stolen and reissued to someone else, or the photo may no longer be current.

  3. A patron shows an out-of-province Canadian driver's licence. Should the server accept it?

    Answer: Yes, valid Canadian driver's licences from any province are acceptable

    Valid driver's licences from any Canadian province or territory are accepted as proof of age in Ontario, as they are all government-issued photo IDs with dates of birth.

  4. What should a server do if a minor successfully purchases alcohol using a fake ID?

    Answer: The server may still face consequences if they failed to exercise due diligence in checking the ID

    If a fake ID was obvious or the server didn't check carefully, the server and establishment can still be held liable. Due diligence means a thorough, reasonable examination of the ID.

  5. A patron's photo ID shows them with significantly different hair color and style. Should the server accept it?

    Answer: Yes, if other features (face shape, eyes, etc.) match the patron

    People change hairstyles and colors frequently. Servers should focus on facial features that don't change: bone structure, eye color and spacing, nose shape, and ear shape.

  6. During a busy Friday night, is it acceptable to speed through ID checks to serve customers faster?

    Answer: No — every ID must be thoroughly checked regardless of how busy the establishment is

    ID verification is a legal requirement that cannot be compromised by business volume. Rushing through checks increases the risk of serving minors or accepting fraudulent IDs.