Underage drinking continues to be an issue
in our communities. At ANBL, we have measures in place which prohibit
the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors.
The Liquor Control Act of New Brunswick
states:
137(1) No person shall sell, give, serve,
buy for or on behalf of or supply liquor to a person under the age of
nineteen
years and no person shall sell, give, serve, buy for or on behalf of or
supply liquor to a person appearing to be under the
age of nineteen years without first obtaining proof in accordance with
section 131.2 that such person is of the full age of
nineteen years and in any prosecution under this section, the judge shall
determine from the appearance of such person
and other relevant circumstances whether the person appears to be under the
age of nineteen years.
We strongly discourage the purchase of
alcoholic beverages for minors – its more than just the law – it is the
right thing
to do.
Don’t Buy For Minors!
A poster
campaign has been launched in all ANBL liquor stores, as well as through NB
Crime Stopper’s 21 chapters. The
poster emphasizes that supplying alcohol to minors is illegal, and if caught
a person can be fined up to $2,620 and/or face imprisonment for up to six
months.
Alcool NB Liquor is a financial supporter of
NB Crime Stoppers, and together want to ensure only those individuals that
are
19 years and older are accessing our products.
In partnership with CUPE Local 963, ANBL
maintains a province wide "CHECK 25" ID program. The program requires
store employees to check the identification of any individual who appears to
be under the age of 25 prior to being served. Store employees are
trained to refuse service to anyone who cannot provide valid identification.

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