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KUSU Commercial Services Student Staff Training. Module 1 Underage Drinking. Challenge 21. Accepted forms of ID. Within KUSU outlets we accept the following forms of ID for age verification; Driving License Passport Pass hologram cards Kingston University ID card.
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KUSU Commercial ServicesStudent Staff Training Module 1Underage Drinking
Accepted forms of ID Within KUSU outlets we accept the following forms of ID for age verification; • Driving License • Passport • Pass hologram cards • Kingston University ID card If in doubt and customer has no ID – DO NOT SERVE THEM
Over 18? • Once someone has presented you with their ID the quickest way to check they are over 18 is take today’s date minus 18 years. • For example if todays date is 7th May 2014 you could serve people born; 07 / May / 1996
Blind Selling • Blind selling is the selling of alcohol to a customer who is buying for customers that are not present at or in sight of the bar and is not permitted. • Blind selling is a common ploy used by people wishing to buy alcohol for people who are under age or have already been refused service • Use this simple rule to avoid a blind sale; 1 customer + 1 ID = 1 drink
Refusal of sale • Every refusal of sale must be recorded in the refusals book • The refusals book is either kept behind the bar or in the manager’s office • Inform your fellow staff of any refusal you have made • Don’t rely on door staff checks – if you are in doubt ask!
Fake ID’s If you suspect the ID you are checking is fake, you must; • Notify the manager or supervisor on duty • Record a refusal of sale They will then; • Confiscate the ID (if safe to do so) • Complete an incident report form • Phone the police on 101 and report it • Lock the confiscated ID in the office safe
Fines & Penalties The law on underage drinking is very clear – it is not allowed and the penalties for those found to be breaking it are high. • The member of staff who is caught selling to underage can expect to receive at fixed penalty notice (or fine) of £80, they also run the risk of being prosecuted depending on the severity of the offence this would involve an interview under caution and a much larger fine being imposed by a court. • In addition to the legal penalties they will be subject to disciplinary proceedings which could lead to summery dismissal for Gross Misconduct. • The law also allows that KUSU or management to be prosecuted for the same offence and if convicted, depending on the circumstances, could face a fine of up to £20,000 and / or the loss of its licence.