An 18-year-old individual, legally permitted to work in a licensed establishment, is assigned to clear tables that still have half-empty alcoholic drinks. This individual is not ProServe certified. What is the most critical AGLC compliance issue here?

Question: An 18-year-old individual, legally permitted to work in a licensed establishment, is assigned to clear tables that still have half-empty alcoholic drinks. This individual is not ProServe certified. What is the most critical AGLC compliance issue here?

Answer options:

• The individual is under 19 and therefore not legally allowed to even clear tables where alcohol is present. ✅ The individual is performing duties related to alcohol service without ProServe certification.
• The establishment risks over-serving by having minors handle alcohol, even if not directly serving.
• The partially empty drinks could be consumed by the minor, leading to illegal consumption.

Correct answer: The individual is performing duties related to alcohol service without ProServe certification.

Explanation: In Alberta, any person involved in the sale, service, or handling of liquor within a licensed premise typically requires ProServe certification. Clearing tables that still contain liquor is considered 'handling' liquor. Even if not directly serving, an uncertified individual performing such duties is a breach of the ProServe certification requirement. The individual's age (18 vs. 19 for purchase/consumption) is largely irrelevant if they are over the minimum age for employment in the licensed area and are not consuming. The primary issue is the lack of certification.