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Serve It Right Saskatchewan: Intoxicated patrons

The ban on selling or supplying alcohol to anyone who appears intoxicated, common signs, when an intoxicated patron may wait inside, reducing the risk of intoxication, monitoring and staff drinking.

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What must permittees prevent patrons from using to consume alcohol?

Study reference: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Intoxicated patrons — Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, 1997 ss. 125, 126; Permittee Manual Ch. X ss. 3, 5, 13 (c)

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  1. What must permittees prevent patrons from using to consume alcohol?

    1. A pint glass for draught beer at the bar
    2. A straw in a mixed drink served at the table or the bar
    3. A wine glass for a glass of house red
    4. A vaporizer or device meant to promote rapid intoxication
  2. Under section 125 of the Act, to whom may no one sell or supply alcohol?

    1. A person who appears to be intoxicated
    2. A person who has had one drink already
    3. A person who is drinking without a meal
    4. A person who arrived without a reservation
  3. An intoxicated patron is cut off and waits for a taxi. Under SLGA standards, what may happen?

    1. The patron may keep drinking water and one last beer
    2. The patron may stay temporarily while safe arrangements are made
    3. The patron must be put outside at once, whatever the weather
    4. The patron must wait in the kitchen with the cooks
  4. A sober guest orders a drink and passes it to an intoxicated friend. What must staff not allow?

    1. The intoxicated friend possessing or drinking it
    2. The sober guest paying for a drink for a friend
    3. The sober guest ordering a soft drink
    4. The friend staying seated for a moment
  5. Under the Act, where may a person not be in an intoxicated condition?

    1. In a public place or on permitted premises
    2. In their own home
    3. In a hotel room they have rented for the night
    4. In a friend's backyard
  6. Which breathing sign does SLGA include among the signs of intoxication?

    1. Holding the breath while drinking
    2. Noticeably shallow breathing
    3. Breathing through the nose only
    4. Breathing faster after dancing
  7. Which is one of SLGA's common signs of intoxication?

    1. Asking for the dessert menu
    2. Inability to understand simple instructions
    3. Leaving a generous tip
    4. Ordering the same drink twice during the evening
  8. What is SLGA's rule on staff drinking?

    1. Staff may drink after midnight only
    2. Staff may drink if a customer buys it
    3. Staff cannot be intoxicated during their shift
    4. Staff may have two drinks per shift
  9. Which practice does SLGA suggest to reduce the risk of patron intoxication?

    1. Offer cheaper drink prices to patrons who stay later into the night
    2. Remove all non-alcoholic drinks from the menu
    3. Serve doubles to save trips to the bar
    4. Train door staff to refuse entry to people who appear intoxicated
  10. If an intoxicated patron waits inside a permitted area, what must staff do?

    1. Leave the patron alone in a quiet corner so they can calm down
    2. Watch the patron at all times, for example near a bouncer
    3. Ask the patron to wait in their parked car
    4. Serve the patron food and one final drink
  11. Besides liquor law, which law can make a bar responsible for an intoxicated patron's injuries?

    1. Federal tax law on liquor consumption
    2. Municipal zoning bylaws for the building
    3. Personal injury law, which can lead to large damage awards
    4. The Criminal Code's rules on traffic tickets and parking only
  12. While an intoxicated patron waits for a ride, what must the permittee make sure of?

    1. The patron signs the incident log for the bar
    2. The patron pays the bill before the ride arrives
    3. The patron finishes whatever drink is already on their table
    4. The patron has no access to alcohol, even from friends
  13. What does SLGA mean by monitoring an establishment?

    1. Reviewing the security camera footage the next morning
    2. Checking the cash register once per shift
    3. Counting the empty bottles after closing
    4. Frequent or constant watching of the whole premises
  14. An intoxicated patron refuses all help getting home and may be a danger. What should the permittee do?

    1. Lock them in an office until morning
    2. Serve them coffee and send them off
    3. Let them drive since they refused help
    4. Contact the police
  15. A minors-prohibited bar uses self-serve beer taps. Which condition applies?

    1. Minors may use the taps with an adult present
    2. Patrons may top up cards without staff contact
    3. The taps may stay unlocked after closing time
    4. Staff talk directly with the buyer before each sale

Intoxicated patrons: key rules to remember

Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗

ss. 125 and 126

  • No one, including a permittee or employee, may sell or supply alcohol to a person who appears to be intoxicated.
  • No person may be intoxicated in a public place or on permitted premises.
  • Staff may not let a person who appears intoxicated possess or consume alcohol on the premises, or remain there except in line with SLGA's standards.
  • SLGA's administrative penalty range for selling to, or allowing drinking by, a person who appears intoxicated is $1,000 to $10,000 (Permittee Manual Ch. XIII).

Ch. X s. 3 Over serving and intoxicated patrons

  • Common signs of intoxication: staggering, lack of coordination, not understanding simple instructions, overly loud or boisterous behaviour, disorderly appearance, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, wrong speech volume, decreased alertness, noticeably shallow breathing and a strong smell of alcohol on the breath.
  • Personal injury law also requires a permittee to take measures so intoxicated patrons do not injure themselves or others, inside or outside; a permittee can be sued for significant damages.
  • Ways to reduce intoxication: promote food and low-alcohol or non-alcoholic drinks; train door staff to spot early signs and refuse entry to anyone who appears intoxicated; create and enforce house rules.
  • An intoxicated patron may stay temporarily while reasonable arrangements are made for their safety, such as waiting for a taxi or for a friend or family member.
  • Where possible the patron waits in an area with no alcohol service; if in a permitted area, staff must watch them at all times (for example beside a bouncer near the exit).
  • The patron must have no access to alcohol while waiting, including drinks from other patrons.
  • If the patron will not cooperate and may be a risk to themselves or others, contact police.

Ch. X ss. 5 and 13 Monitoring, self-serve and staff drinking

  • Monitoring means frequent or constant watching of the whole establishment before, during and after hours while people are present, so minors, intoxicated people and unruly guests are not served and are not where they are prohibited.
  • There must be enough staff to monitor every area where alcohol is sold or consumed and every patron on arrival, during the stay and at departure.
  • Self-serve beer and wine dispensers (minors-prohibited premises only) require limits based on the number of patrons, direct staff contact before each sale and ongoing monitoring.
  • Patrons may not drink with a vaporizer or any device meant to promote rapid intoxication.
  • Best practice: staff do not drink before or during their duties; staff cannot be intoxicated on shift.
  • Fundraising events: the permittee stays responsible for preventing service to intoxicated people.

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