A group of six patrons arrives at your establishment, visibly intoxicated, and attempts to purchase alcohol. You refuse service, but they insist on staying, arguing they are entitled to occupy a table even without purchasing drinks. What is the most appropriate action according to Saskatchewan regulations?

Question: A group of six patrons arrives at your establishment, visibly intoxicated, and attempts to purchase alcohol. You refuse service, but they insist on staying, arguing they are entitled to occupy a table even without purchasing drinks. What is the most appropriate action according to Saskatchewan regulations?

Answer options:

• Allow them to stay at a table as long as they don't consume alcohol or cause a disturbance, but monitor them closely. ✅ Request them to leave the licensed premises immediately, as their presence could compromise safety and violate licensing conditions.
• Offer them non-alcoholic beverages and food, hoping they will sober up and then consider serving them alcohol.
• Call the police immediately to have them removed, as their intoxication is a direct violation.

Correct answer: Request them to leave the licensed premises immediately, as their presence could compromise safety and violate licensing conditions.

Explanation: Under Saskatchewan regulations, a licensed establishment must refuse entry to or remove any intoxicated person. Allowing visibly intoxicated individuals to remain on the premises, even without serving them alcohol, is a breach of duty for license holders as their presence can create a disorderly environment and pose a risk to themselves and others. Offering them non-alcoholic items does not negate their immediate intoxicated state or the requirement to remove them. Calling the police might be a next step if they refuse to leave, but the initial and most appropriate action from the server is to request them to leave.