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2014, c.129 - Restricted Beverages Act

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2014, c.129
Restricted Beverages Act
Deposited December 30, 2014
Definition of “restricted beverage”
1In this Act, “restricted beverage” means a beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or a decoction of barley malt and hops or of any similar products in drinkable water and containing 0.5% or less of proof spirits.
1992, c.R-10.201, s.1
Sale of restricted beverage to minor
2(1)No person shall sell a restricted beverage to a person appearing to be under 19 years of age without first obtaining proof that the person is at least 19 years of age and no person shall sell a restricted beverage to a person under 19 years of age.
2(2)In any prosecution under this section, the judge shall determine from the appearance of the person and other relevant circumstances whether the person appears to be under 19 years of age.
2(3)The provisions of the Liquor Control Act in respect of proof of age apply with the necessary modifications to persons selling a restricted beverage and to persons asking to purchase or purchasing a restricted beverage under this section.
1992, c.R-10.201, s.2
Offence and penalty
3A person who violates or fails to comply with subsection 2(1) commits an offence punishable under Part 2 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act as a category B offence.
1992, c.R-10.201, s.3
N.B. This Act was proclaimed and came into force February 9, 2015.
N.B. This Act is consolidated to February 9, 2015.