Liquor Act, 2003 (Act No. 59 of 2003)RegulationsNational Liquor Norms and Standards4. National Norms and Standards4.2 Age Verification |
| (4.2.1) | The licensee, manager or any other person dispensing liquor at the premises must take steps to ensure verification of the age of any person who appears to be under the age of eighteen (18) years by requesting an identity document, passport or drivers' license in order to verify the person's age before any liquor may be sold or supplied to them. It is an offence for a licensee, manager or any other person dispensing liquor to sell to a minor, and any contravention will be punishable. Repeat offenders' licenses may be suspended or terminated, as the case may be depending on the provisions of the provincial or national legislation. |
| (4.2.2) | It is also an offence for a person under the age of eighteen (18) years to present false evidence of their age in order to access liquor or enter a liquor premises. A person under the age of 18 years accompanied by an adult may be allowed access to the liquor-licensed restaurant, but no alcohol beverage shall be served to such a minor. |
| (4.2.3) | Liquor must not be sold or supplied to any person who refuses to provide identification when requested by a licensee for purposes of verifying the person's age. On refusal to provide identification it must be deemed that the person is under the age of eighteen (18) years and does not qualify to purchase or consume liquor. Such person must be informed to leave the liquor premises immediately. |