A group of six patrons arrives at your establishment. Three appear to be of legal drinking age, while the other three look younger. How should you approach checking identification for this group?

Question: A group of six patrons arrives at your establishment. Three appear to be of legal drinking age, while the other three look younger. How should you approach checking identification for this group?

Answer options:

• Only ask for ID from the patrons who appear to be under 25. ✅ Ask for ID from all six patrons in the group to ensure compliance.
• Rely on the older patrons to verify the age of their younger companions.
• Allow the group in and monitor them closely for signs of underage drinking later.

Correct answer: Ask for ID from all six patrons in the group to ensure compliance.

Explanation: As per Ontario regulations, servers must check the ID of any patron who appears to be under 25 to confirm they are 19 or older. While only three appeared young, asking all six ensures no one is missed and sets a consistent standard, reducing the risk of serving minors. Option A risks serving those who look older but are still underage. Option C shifts responsibility to patrons, which is not permitted. Option D is illegal and puts the licensee at significant risk.