Team Member Handbook

Licensing Law – Scotland

LICENSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SERVING ALCOHOL

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Trading Standards Correct Measures

Beers and lagers – the head must be no more than five per cent of the total liquid. If using a thimble measure, it must be full to the brim and poured in the guest’s view. Do not add anything to a drink unless the guest requests it (e.g. water).

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You may only sell alcohol during the hours stipulated on the premises licence.

These are your legal responsibilities and you can face prosecution for failure to comply with these requirements. You must ask your Manager if there is anything described in this poster that you are not sure about.

OUR CHALLENGE 25 POLICY The three acceptable types of ID you can accept: 1. An international passport 2. UK photo card driving licence 3. A proof of age card with the ‘PASS’ hologram. If a guest looks under 25 you MUST ask for ID.

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