A customer attempts to order an alcoholic beverage for a friend who is obviously intoxicated. What describes the legal situation in Alberta?

Question: A customer attempts to order an alcoholic beverage for a friend who is obviously intoxicated. What describes the legal situation in Alberta?

Answer options:

• It is acceptable as long as the intoxicated person does not pay for it. ✅ It is illegal for the server to serve the drink to the friend, knowing it's for an intoxicated person.
• The server can refuse to serve the intoxicated person, but must serve the friend.
• The server should advise the friend that they will be held responsible if the intoxicated person causes trouble.

Correct answer: It is illegal for the server to serve the drink to the friend, knowing it's for an intoxicated person.

Explanation: Under the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, it is illegal to sell, provide, or allow liquor to be provided to an intoxicated person. This includes indirectly serving them by giving it to a sober friend who intends to give it to the intoxicated individual. The server has a responsibility to refuse the sale of alcohol if they know it is for an intoxicated person. Option A and C would violate the law, and Option D is not the primary legal responsibility.