WST 120: Serving It Right
Quiz 3
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(Section 3: Alcohol and the Law)
Part I: Fill in the blanks with the following words. (7 marks):
Licensed establishment
Minor
Duty of Care
Third party liability
Liquor Control and Licensing Act and Regulation
Liquor Control and Licensing Branch
Licensed Premises Check (LPC) form
1. The ____________________ administers the Liquor Control and Licensing
Act and Regulation.
2. A _____________________ is a business that is licensed under the Liquor
Control and Licensing Act to sell alcohol.
3. Any person less than 19 years of age is a _____________________.
4. ____________________ is the legal requirement of a licensee or staff
member to pay damages to a patron or to a person who suffers injury, loss
or damage as a result of the actions of a patron.
5. If a police officer finds a licensee not complying with the law, they will
complete a ____________________.
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6. In the context of alcohol sales and service, ____________________ means
that the licensee and servers must take all reasonable steps to protect
patrons and the public from harm that may be associated with the activity
of drinking.
7. The ____________________ deals with licensing requirements, fees,
application processes, entertainment, inspections and law enforcement for
licensed establishments.
Part II: Multiple choice. For some questions, more than one answer may appear
to be true – mark the BEST possible answer for that question. (12 marks)
1. The main legislation that regulates the sale and service of alcohol in BC is
called:
a. the BC Alcohol Licensing Act
b. the BC Liquor Control and Licensing Act
c. the Canadian Liquor Control and Licensing Act
d. the Liquor and Gambling Control Act
2. If, upon inspection, the police find that an establishment is not following
the legislation for the sales and service of alcohol, they may:
a. send all the staff home
b. report any violation to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch
c. fine the establishment
d. cancel an establishment’s licence
e. a & b
3. Servers and licensees have an obligation to make sure an intoxicated
patron:
a. is not allowed to drink any more alcohol
b. does not cause harm to himself, herself or to third parties
c. has a safe ride home
d. all of the above
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4. What does “third party liability” mean in terms of the legal requirement of
licensees and staff members?
a. they must refuse entry to minors
b. they must obtain a SIR certificate
c. they must take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of all guests
d. they must pay damages to someone who was injured resulting from the
actions of a patron at their establishment
5. What can happen if an establishment fails to meet its obligations under the
law regarding RBS?
a. its license may be suspended
b. it will receive a warning letter
c. police will close the premises down
d. insurance fees will go up
6. Staff members in a licensed establishment are required by law to refuse
service to which types of individuals?
a. minors and intoxicated patrons
b. pregnant women and minors
c. intoxicated patrons and loud customers
d. minors and loud customers
7. How should the layout, condition and atmosphere of a licensed
establishment be to help minimize legal liability?
a. assessed and maintained to protect patrons
b. attractive and clean to attract the right type of customers
c. designed with the most efficient set-up for serving drinks
d. bold, bright and colourful
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8. What happens if only a small percentage of the total blame is assigned to
the licensee when someone is injured by an intoxicated person?
a. the licensee will only have to pay a small percentage of the damages
b. the licensee may have to pay for all of the damages
c. the licensee’s insurance will have to pay a small percentage of the
damages
d. the licensee’s insurance premiums will increase
9. Where may liquor be consumed?
a. in a licensee retail store
b. in a private liquor store
c. in a public place
d. in a licensed premise
10.When should all liquor be removed from tables in order to meet the
requirements of a food-primary establishment?
a. before 11:30 pm
b. before the last shift begins
c. within 30 minutes of closing time
d. within 30 minutes of the end of liquor service according to the
licence
11.How must liquor be dispensed?
a. by the glass
b. in small amounts
c. by the head server
d. in full view of the patron
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12.What is NOT a good tactic to create a pleasant environment for guests and
help prevent intoxication?
a. greeting guests as they arrive
b. establishing a dress code
c. having a staff member at the door
d. providing activities like drinking games and contests
Part III: Short Answer (6 marks)
1. Name 2 obligations / legal duties, under the law, related to the sale and
service of alcohol. (2pt)
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2. Name two consequences of failure to meet your obligations under the law.
(2pt)
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3. What are 2 things you can do to minimize your legal risk? (2pt)
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Part IV: True and False. Write a T, if the statement is true, or an F, if the
statement is false, on the line provided. (6 marks)
1. ____ Duty of care ends only when patrons get home or to another place
where they are able to sober up.
2. ____ Licensees and employees can consume liquor while working, as long
as it is not consumed in front of patrons.
3. ____ Servers, managers, and licensees may not sell or give liquor to an
intoxicated person.
4. ____ Duty of care requires that you take reasonable steps to prevent
injury or damage from occurring to patrons or innocent third parties,
only during the hours that your establishment is open.
5. ____ A liquor establishment is not responsible for the actions of an
intoxicated patron if staff did not know the patron was intoxicated.
6. ____ The licensee is always the one charged in a legal case involving injury
to an intoxicated patron or innocent third party.
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