SmartServe Ontario Practice Exam

You can sell alcohol at self checkout stations. True or false?

1. True

2. False

3. Only during certain hours

4. Only with a manager present

The correct answer is: False

Selling alcohol at self-checkout stations is prohibited because it requires specific age verification and compliance measures that cannot be effectively managed in a self-service setting. The sale of alcohol involves legal responsibilities to ensure that only individuals of legal drinking age purchase the product and that they are not visibly intoxicated. Without staff supervision, there is a significant risk that minors could purchase alcohol or that patrons might purchase alcohol irresponsibly. Additionally, the complexity of monitoring and checking identification in a self-service environment complicates compliance with the regulations set forth for the responsible sale of alcohol. Thus, the option indicating that selling alcohol at self-checkout stations is false aligns with these regulations and safety protocols.