A minor (17-year-old) attempts to purchase a non-alcoholic beer that contains 0.5% alcohol by volume. They present a valid photo ID confirming their age. What is your legal obligation?

Question: A minor (17-year-old) attempts to purchase a non-alcoholic beer that contains 0.5% alcohol by volume. They present a valid photo ID confirming their age. What is your legal obligation?

Answer options:

• Refuse the sale, as any product containing alcohol, regardless of percentage, cannot be sold to a minor under any circumstances. ✅ Sell the non-alcoholic beer, as it falls below the legal threshold for alcoholic beverages requiring age verification for purchase.
• Consult with your manager, as this is an ambiguous area of liquor regulations.
• Sell the product, but advise the minor they cannot consume it on the licensed premises.

Correct answer: Sell the non-alcoholic beer, as it falls below the legal threshold for alcoholic beverages requiring age verification for purchase.

Explanation: In Saskatchewan, 'alcoholic beverage' as defined by the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act generally refers to products with an alcohol content greater than 1.0% by volume. Non-alcoholic beer (0.5% ABV) typically falls below this threshold and is therefore not considered an 'alcoholic beverage' in a manner that would prohibit its sale to minors. Option A is incorrect due to the specific legal definition. Options C and D are unnecessary as the product is legally permitted for sale to minors.