A customer who appears to be in their mid-20s orders an alcoholic drink. They present an out-of-province driver's licence that shows they are 19 years old. What is the most appropriate action for the server?

Question: A customer who appears to be in their mid-20s orders an alcoholic drink. They present an out-of-province driver's licence that shows they are 19 years old. What is the most appropriate action for the server?

Answer options: ✅ Accept the ID as it is a valid government-issued photo ID.

• Refuse service because an out-of-province ID is not acceptable for age verification.
• Ask for a second piece of acceptable identification to confirm their age.
• Tell them to come back with an Ontario-issued ID.

Correct answer: Accept the ID as it is a valid government-issued photo ID.

Explanation: The Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA) and Smart Serve guidelines state that a valid driver's licence from any Canadian province or territory, or a foreign country, is an acceptable form of identification to verify age, provided it contains a photograph and date of birth. Therefore, accepting the out-of-province driver's license is appropriate. Refusing service solely because it's out-of-province or demanding a second ID or Ontario ID is incorrect if the presented ID meets basic validity criteria.