A server notices an individual giving money to another patron, who then uses that money to purchase alcoholic drinks for the group, including the first individual. The first individual appears to be a minor. What is the appropriate legal interpretation and required action?

Question: A server notices an individual giving money to another patron, who then uses that money to purchase alcoholic drinks for the group, including the first individual. The first individual appears to be a minor. What is the appropriate legal interpretation and required action?

Answer options:

• This is an acceptable practice if the purchaser is of legal age. ✅ This is an illegal act of indirect supply to a minor; the server must refuse service to the entire group.
• This falls into a grey area; serve the drinks but closely monitor the minor.
• Serve the drinks to the legal-aged patron, but refuse to allow the minor to consume alcohol.

Correct answer: This is an illegal act of indirect supply to a minor; the server must refuse service to the entire group.

Explanation: This scenario describes an 'indirect supply' of alcohol to a minor, which is highly illegal under the Liquor Licence and Control Act. Even if an adult buys the drink, if the server knows or has reason to believe it is for a minor, they must refuse the service to prevent the indirect supply. Refusing service to the entire group is the safest and legally compliant action to prevent contravention. Options A, C, and D risk the illegal supply of alcohol to a minor.