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A security guard working at a designated cannabis retail store notices a young person, appearing to be 17 years old, attempting to purchase cannabis. What is the security guard's role in this situation under the GLCA?

Under the GLCA s.69, it is an offence to supply cannabis to a minor. Security guards, acting as representatives of the licensed premises, must verify age throug

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Question: A security guard working at a designated cannabis retail store notices a young person, appearing to be 17 years old, attempting to purchase cannabis. What is the security guard's role in this situation under the GLCA?

Answer options:

  • Allow the purchase, as long as the minor is close to the legal age. ✅ Request government-issued identification and, if the person is underage, refuse the sale and entry.
  • Call the minor's parents to inform them of the attempt.
  • Sell a small amount of cannabis but warn the minor not to return.

Correct answer: Request government-issued identification and, if the person is underage, refuse the sale and entry.

Explanation: Under the GLCA s.69, it is an offence to supply cannabis to a minor. Security guards, acting as representatives of the licensed premises, must verify age through identification and refuse sale and entry if the person is underage.

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