 Welcome to Liquor Licensing in British Columbia. This video is presented by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch and talks about minors and checking identification. In BC, a minor is anyone under 19. Minors can enter some liquor establishments and not others. However, it is always against the law to provide liquor to a minor. Studies show that alcohol use by minors can cause serious negative consequences. That's why there are strict rules to prevent minors from accessing liquor. You must understand the rules around minors and your establishment and you are expected to have house policies in place to ensure you meet this legal obligation. Selling or serving liquor to a minor is a serious offence. If you and your staff provide liquor to a minor, you could face a penalty of up to $10,000 or a 15-day license suspension for a first offence. If there is any doubt, you and your employees should verify age by asking for two pieces of identification. The purpose of the second piece of ID is to help prove that the first piece is real. Check ID in a well-lit area so you can verify that it belongs to the person presenting it and that they are of legal drinking age. The first piece must be government-issued ID containing the first person's name, picture, and date of birth. Examples include a driver's license, passport, citizenship card, or First Nation status card. The second piece must include the person's name and either a signature or picture. Examples include a student card, credit card, most bank cards, or a healthcare card. Remember the purpose of the second piece is to help prove the first piece is real. Two pieces of government-issued ID is also acceptable. The new BC services card combines the BC driver's license and healthcare card into one identification card. For liquor ID purposes, this card is considered one piece of government-issued ID. You may accept expired ID and foreign ID as long as it's readable and you can recognize the customer from the picture. You and your staff must decide on a case-by-case basis. If the ID presented proves that the person is not a minor. If the person cannot produce two pieces of acceptable identification, you should refuse service. The branch follows up on all complaints received regarding the service of liquor to minors. You must cooperate if a liquor inspector asks you to assist in determining whether a person is a minor. The branch hires minors between the ages of 16 and 18 to test licensees and their staff. If a minor has served liquor, a contravention notice will be issued and enforcement action may be recommended. Remember, when the legal age is in doubt, you have the right to refuse liquor service. We want you to succeed and we are here to help. Talk to your local liquor inspector or contact the liquor control and licensing branch if you have any questions.