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Responsible Alcohol Service Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following is an acceptable form of ID to verify a patron's age in Ontario?

    Answer: An Ontario driver's licence

    An Ontario driver's licence is a valid government-issued photo ID accepted to verify a patron's legal drinking age.

  2. What is the legal drinking age in Ontario?

    Answer: 19

    The legal drinking age in Ontario is 19, meaning individuals must be at least 19 years old to purchase or consume alcohol.

  3. What is the best practice when checking ID to prevent fraud?

    Answer: Hold the ID and examine it under a light to check security features

    Physically examining ID under light to verify security features helps detect fraudulent identification.

  4. If a patron presents an ID that appears altered or fake, what should the server do?

    Answer: Return the ID and refuse service

    If an ID appears fraudulent or altered, the server must return it and refuse alcohol service to the patron.

  5. A patron enters with a valid ID showing they turned 19 yesterday. Should you serve them?

    Answer: Yes, as long as they have valid government-issued ID confirming they are 19

    If a patron has valid ID confirming they meet the minimum legal age of 19, they are legally entitled to be served alcohol.

  6. Under Smart Serve principles, what does the 'duty of care' mean for alcohol servers?

    Answer: Servers have a legal and ethical obligation to protect patrons and the public from harm related to alcohol

    Duty of care means servers are legally and ethically obligated to take reasonable steps to prevent harm caused by over-service of alcohol.