A patron attempts to enter a licensed venue with a 2-month-old temporary paper Alberta driver's license, printed from the registry. The venue has signs clearly stating 'No temporary IDs accepted.' The patron argues it is a valid government document. What is the most appropriate action for venue staff?

Question: A patron attempts to enter a licensed venue with a 2-month-old temporary paper Alberta driver's license, printed from the registry. The venue has signs clearly stating 'No temporary IDs accepted.' The patron argues it is a valid government document. What is the most appropriate action for venue staff?

Answer options:

• Allow entry as it is a government-issued document and the patron is clearly over 18.
• Allow entry but refuse alcohol service, advising them to get a permanent ID. ✅ Refuse entry, explaining that despite being government-issued, temporary paper IDs are not accepted by AGLC for alcohol service.
• Confiscate the temporary ID and inform the patron that it is invalid for licensed premises.

Correct answer: Refuse entry, explaining that despite being government-issued, temporary paper IDs are not accepted by AGLC for alcohol service.

Explanation: AGLC regulations specify that temporary paper IDs are not acceptable forms of identification for purchasing or consuming alcohol due to their susceptibility to alteration. Even if the patron appears clearly over 18, the document itself does not meet the AGLC standard for valid proof of age in a licensed establishment. Option A and B put the establishment at risk. Option D is incorrect, as temporary IDs should not be confiscated unless they are fraudulent (not merely 'unacceptable').