A patron attempts to bring an open container of beer from outside into the lobby of a establishment licensed under the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (GLCA). What action should a security guard working at this establishment take?

Question: A patron attempts to bring an open container of beer from outside into the lobby of a establishment licensed under the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (GLCA). What action should a security guard working at this establishment take?

Answer options:

• Allow the patron to enter as long as they promise to finish the beer quickly. ✅ Confiscate the beer and explain that open liquor is not permitted on the premises unless purchased there and consumed in designated areas.
• Request the patron to leave the premises immediately, without allowing them to dispose of the drink.
• Allow entry but warn the patron that they will be monitored for excessive consumption.

Correct answer: Confiscate the beer and explain that open liquor is not permitted on the premises unless purchased there and consumed in designated areas.

Explanation: Under the GLCA, it is generally an offence to consume liquor or have an open container of liquor in a public place unless the place is a licensed premises, and the liquor was purchased from that premises. Security guards, acting on behalf of the licensee, have the authority to manage the consumption of liquor on the premises. They should explain the rules and disallow the open container.