A patron attempts to use a photocopy of their passport as identification. The photocopy clearly shows the photo, name, and date of birth. What should your immediate response be?

Question: A patron attempts to use a photocopy of their passport as identification. The photocopy clearly shows the photo, name, and date of birth. What should your immediate response be?

Answer options:

• Accept it, as a passport is a valid ID and all information is clearly visible. ✅ Refuse service, as photocopies are not acceptable forms of identification under the LLCA.
• Request another form of ID, but explain that you might accept the photocopy if no other options are available.
• Cross-reference the photocopy with provincial government records to verify its authenticity.

Correct answer: Refuse service, as photocopies are not acceptable forms of identification under the LLCA.

Explanation: Under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, only original, valid government-issued forms of identification with a photo and date of birth are acceptable. Photocopies are not permitted as they are easily altered and do not provide sufficient proof of age. Therefore, service must be refused outright if only a photocopy is presented. Requesting another form of ID is an option, but the immediate response to the photocopy itself is refusal.