Serve It Right Saskatchewan Practice Test – Printable Questions and Answers

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The Serve It Right Saskatchewan exam is 35 multiple-choice questions taken online, and you need 80 per cent, or 28 correct, to pass. This sheet gives you 50 questions to work through on paper first, mixed across all eleven of our topics: certification, minors and the legal age, checking ID, alcohol and impairment, intoxicated patrons, refusing entry and removing patrons, hours, prices and promotions, serving and handling alcohol, liability and penalties, and impaired driving.

We do not copy the SIRS course or its exam. Every question is written from Saskatchewan's Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, 1997, its regulations and SLGA's public policy manual, and the answer key on the last pages explains each answer. Learn the Saskatchewan numbers: 19 to drink, ID for anyone who appears under 25, sales until 2:00 a.m. and at least half an hour for patrons to finish. Print the sheet, or choose Save as PDF to keep it on your phone.

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1.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
2.A server's pay includes a commission on every drink she sells. What does SLGA say?
1. It is allowed if under 5% of sales
2. Pay based on alcohol sales is prohibited
3. It is allowed if SLGA is notified
4. It is allowed for bartenders only
3.A restaurant delivers a beer order to a home. What must happen at the door?
1. The customer signs a delivery receipt and nothing else is needed
2. The driver accepts a neighbour's word on age
3. The driver leaves the beer if nobody answers
4. The customer shows legal ID proving they are not a minor
4.A man is asked to leave a lounge at 10 p.m. When may he come back?
1. After 30 minutes, once he has calmed down
2. Not before the premises next opens for business
3. Any time, as long as he stays sober
4. After the tolerance period that night
5.Where may a parent legally give alcohol to their own minor child under the Act?
1. In a private place
2. Anywhere, if the parent buys the drink
3. In a restaurant with a minors endorsement
4. In a designated outdoor public place
6.A tavern's permit is suspended for three days. What applies during the suspension?
1. It cannot have customers, and VLTs cannot be played
2. It may stay open for customers as long as it sells only beer
3. It may run VLTs but not sell alcohol
4. It may serve regulars who arrived earlier
7.A 21-year-old with a full Class 5 licence drinks one beer and drives. How does SGI treat her?
1. As an experienced driver allowed .04
2. As a commercial driver allowed .02
3. As exempt, because she holds Class 5
4. As a new driver under zero tolerance
8.Which Saskatchewan city follows Alberta time, so its bars use local time for hours?
1. Moose Jaw
2. Prince Albert
3. Lloydminster
4. Swift Current
9.What can SLGA do if a permit holder who serves alcohol has no valid SIRS certificate at renewal time?
1. Hold the renewal of the permit
2. Transfer the permit to the manager
3. Issue the permit with no conditions
4. Fine each customer of the business
10.A diner asks to take home the rest of a 750 mL bottle of wine. What must the restaurant do?
1. Sell the diner a new sealed bottle instead
2. Charge a fee before the bottle can leave
3. Reseal it at no charge so it can be taken home
4. Pour it out, because opened wine cannot leave
11.What is the first thing alcohol affects, starting with the first drink?
1. Balance and walking
2. Hearing and smell
3. Hand strength
4. Judgment and decision-making
12.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
13.What is the minimum on-table price of wine per ounce?
1. $0.35
2. $2.25
3. $0.25
4. $0.16
14.After reading the date of birth on an ID, what should a server do?
1. Ask the patron to confirm their zodiac sign
2. Check that it shows the person is at least 18, the national age
3. Assume it is fine if the card looks new
4. Calculate that it shows the person is 19 or older
15.What record does SLGA recommend keeping about incidents with patrons?
1. A detailed and accurate logbook of all incidents
2. No record, to protect the patrons' privacy
3. A note only when police are called to the bar
4. A record only of incidents that cause injury
16.A charity holds a beer night fundraiser at a bar. May minors attend?
1. Yes, as long as a parent buys their ticket for them
2. No, minors may not attend events focused on liquor sales
3. Yes, if they sit away from the bar
4. Yes, if the charity is a youth group
17.In Stewart v. Pettie, to whom did the Supreme Court say a bar's duty of care extends?
1. Only patrons who paid with a credit card
2. Only the patrons who are inside the bar
3. Third parties such as other drivers and passengers
4. Only the bar's own staff members and their immediate families
18.How much alcohol may a new driver in Saskatchewan have in their system while driving?
1. Up to .04 BAC
2. Up to .08 BAC
3. None: zero tolerance
4. Up to .05 BAC
19.During Sunday Brunch in a restaurant lounge, from what time may alcohol be served?
1. 11:00 a.m.
2. 9:30 a.m.
3. 8:00 a.m.
4. Noon
20.A bartender moves from Alberta with a ProServe certificate earned two years ago. What applies?
1. It is valid in Saskatchewan for 30 days only
2. It is never accepted in Saskatchewan
3. It can be recognized as SIRS certification
4. It must be at least five years old to count
21.A patron leaves half a beer on the table when the bar closes. What must the permittee do with it?
1. Destroy it
2. Save it for staff after the shift
3. Pour it back into the keg
4. Sell it to the next patron
22.Why does SLGA suggest serving drinks yourself instead of an open bar?
1. Open bars make it harder to collect payment
2. Guests typically drink more when they serve themselves
3. Guests pour too little and complain about it
4. Self-service bars are not allowed at private functions held at home
23.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
24.A nightclub requires every patron to buy at least three drinks. What does SLGA say?
1. It is allowed for VIP tables
2. It is allowed on weekends only
3. It is allowed as long as the rule is posted at the front door
4. A permittee may not require a minimum alcohol purchase
25.Which is listed by SLGA as acceptable secondary identification?
1. A loyalty points card
2. A gym membership card
3. A credit or debit card
4. A transit pass with no name
26.Which statement about a permitted establishment's capacity is correct?
1. It counts only the seated patrons, not staff, performers or crew
2. It includes staff, and adding a patio does not raise the main area's capacity
3. It is set by the bar owner based on table count
4. It doubles automatically when a patio is approved
27.In Saskatchewan, a minor is a person under what age?
1. 19
2. 18
3. 16
4. 21
28.In Jordan House v. Menow, what did the Supreme Court of Canada decide about commercial hosts?
1. They owe no duty to anyone once the patron has left the premises
2. They owe patrons a duty of care, higher for regulars they know
3. Only the patron is ever responsible for drinking
4. They are liable only if they break the liquor law
29.A diner takes a resealed bottle of wine home by car. How must it be carried?
1. In the driver's cup holder for easy reach
2. Opened, so that the passenger can finish the wine on the way home
3. In any way, because it was bought legally
4. Closed, transported directly to a place where it may be kept
30.On December 31, until what time may a bar sell alcohol?
1. 2:30 a.m. on January 1
2. 3:00 a.m. on January 1
3. 4:00 a.m. on January 1
4. 2:00 a.m. on January 1
31.How long is a Serve It Right Saskatchewan certificate valid?
1. For life
2. Three years
3. Five years
4. Two years
32.A restaurant allows bring-your-own wine. Which condition applies?
1. Any homemade wine, if the patron made it
2. Spirits too, as long as the patron pays the corkage fee
3. Opened bottles brought from another bar
4. Only unopened, commercially produced wine, served with a meal
33.Why can vision be affected even at low alcohol levels?
1. Alcohol only affects people who wear glasses
2. Bar lighting causes the effect, not the alcohol
3. Alcohol makes the pupils shrink too much for clear sight at night
4. The small muscles of the eye are very sensitive to alcohol
34.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
35.What is the largest free sample of spirits that may be served on the premises?
1. 2 oz (57 mL)
2. 1 oz (28.5 mL)
3. ½ oz (14.25 mL)
4. 1½ oz (43 mL)
36.A young-looking patron in a tavern refuses to show ID. What must staff do?
1. Serve only light beer until ID is produced
2. Serve one drink and watch the person closely
3. Refuse to sell alcohol and ask the person to leave
4. Let the person stay if a friend vouches for them
37.Staff find a bag of illegal drugs in a washroom. What does SLGA advise?
1. Return it to the patron who left it
2. Throw it away and say nothing
3. Contact the police immediately
4. Keep it in the safe for a week
38.With a minors endorsement, which jobs may a minor do in a tavern?
1. Professional entertainment or emergency maintenance only
2. Any job at all, as long as it does not involve pouring drinks
3. Hosting and seating guests at the front door
4. Cleaning tables while the tavern is open
39.What is the maximum administrative penalty SLGA can assess against a permittee?
1. $50,000
2. $100,000
3. $1,000
4. $10,000
40.What does a new driver face for a first roadside suspension for alcohol?
1. A 60-day suspension and a 3-day vehicle impoundment
2. A 24-hour suspension and a warning only
3. A 3-day suspension and no impoundment
4. A 1-year suspension and a 30-day impoundment of the vehicle
41.What are the maximum hours for Daily or Sunday Family Dining in a tavern?
1. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2. 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
3. 9:30 a.m. to midnight
4. Noon to 2:00 a.m.
42.Which worker does Tourism Saskatchewan specifically name as needing SIRS?
1. Door staff ("bouncers")
2. Delivery drivers of food only
3. Accountants and bookkeepers
4. Parking lot attendants
43.Before serving a bottle of beer in its original container, what must staff do?
1. Open it
2. Label it
3. Weigh it
4. Chill it
44.What BAC does SGI call the only truly safe level for driving?
1. Under .04%
2. Under .05%
3. 0%
4. Under .08%
45.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
46.A Saskatchewan bar wants a two-for-one beer special. Is it allowed?
1. Yes, with no price limit if it is posted
2. Yes, but only before 9:30 p.m. on weekdays
3. Yes, if each serving still meets the minimum price
4. No, two-for-one deals are banned in Saskatchewan
47.Which is on SLGA's list of acceptable photo identification?
1. A company employee ID badge
2. A hotel room key card
3. A gym membership card with photo
4. A current firearms licence
48.Illegal gambling happens in a bar without the owner's approval. Does section 128 still apply?
1. No, only activities that the owner has approved are covered
2. Yes, it applies whether or not the permittee consented
3. Only if the police lay criminal charges
4. No, if the owner was away from the premises
49.A server sells beer to a 17-year-old who looked about 25. Can she still be convicted?
1. No, unless the minor was visibly drunk
2. No, as long as the minor looked over 19 to her
3. Only if she had no SIRS certificate
4. Yes, even if the minor did not appear to be a minor
50.What is the maximum length of an immediate permit suspension imposed in the public interest?
1. One year, until the permit is renewed
2. Six months, with a hearing held only at the very end
3. One day, with no hearing at all
4. 15 days, with a Commission hearing in that time

Answer key with explanations

1. A — A person who appears to be intoxicated
Section 125 says no person, including a permittee or employee, shall sell or supply beverage alcohol to a person who appears to be intoxicated.
Intoxicated patrons · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Intoxicated patrons, AGRA s. 125
2. B — Pay based on alcohol sales is prohibited
SLGA prohibits anyone acting in connection with alcohol sales in an establishment from receiving remuneration based on alcohol sales.
Prices, promotions and advertising · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Prices, promotions and advertising, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 13 (a) iv
3. D — The customer shows legal ID proving they are not a minor
On delivery, the customer must provide legal identification showing they are not a minor, and alcohol may not be delivered to anyone who appears intoxicated.
Checking ID · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, Permittee Manual Ch. III s. 7 (b)
4. B — Not before the premises next opens for business
No one may stay after being asked to leave, or re-enter before the premises next opens for business; police may charge a person who comes back the same business day.
Refusing entry and removing patrons · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Refusing entry and removing patrons, AGRA s. 122 (2)
5. A — In a private place
The ban on giving alcohol to minors does not apply to a parent, guardian or spouse who gives alcohol to their own child, ward or spouse in a private place.
Minors and the legal age · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Minors and the legal age, AGRA s. 110 (2)
6. A — It cannot have customers, and VLTs cannot be played
SLGA says businesses focused on alcohol, such as taverns, cannot have customers during a suspension, and VLTs cannot be played; a restaurant dining area may stay open without alcohol.
Liability, inspections and penalties · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Liability, inspections and penalties, SLGA Liquor permit sanctions — FAQ
7. D — As a new driver under zero tolerance
SGI's list of new drivers includes everyone 21 years of age and under, so zero tolerance applies regardless of licence class.
Impaired driving and alcohol in public · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Impaired driving and alcohol in public, SGI Handbook — The Traffic Safety Act
8. C — Lloydminster
SLGA notes that Lloydminster follows Alberta time, on CST in summer and MST in winter, and permittees there use local time.
Hours of sale and service · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Hours of sale and service, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 4
9. A — Hold the renewal of the permit
SLGA may hold renewal of a permit if the owner has not obtained a valid SIRS certificate, as its policy manual and responsible use page both note.
SIRS certification rules · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 SIRS certification rules, Permittee Manual Ch. II s. 10 (a) iii
10. C — Reseal it at no charge so it can be taken home
On request, a permittee must reseal at no charge a bottle of wine or cider of at least 500 mL bought there, so the customer can legally take it home.
Serving and handling alcohol · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Serving and handling alcohol, Permittee Manual Ch. III s. 5 (a)
11. D — Judgment and decision-making
SGI says the first part of the body affected is the brain's judgment and decision-making, starting with one drink and usually without the drinker noticing. Muscle control is affected next.
Alcohol and impairment · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Alcohol and impairment, SGI Handbook — Alcohol, sequence of effects
12. B — Noticeably shallow breathing
SLGA's list includes noticeably shallow breathing and a strong smell of alcohol on the breath, along with decreased alertness and slurred speech.
Intoxicated patrons · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Intoxicated patrons, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 3 (a)
13. A — $0.35
SLGA's minimum price for wine served on table is $0.35 per ounce, including taxes.
Prices, promotions and advertising · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Prices, promotions and advertising, SLGA Minimum pricing page
14. D — Calculate that it shows the person is 19 or older
SLGA tells staff to calculate that the date of birth confirms the person is 19 or older, and to check that the ID proves both identity and age.
Checking ID · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, Permittee Manual Appendix — How to check ID
15. A — A detailed and accurate logbook of all incidents
SLGA recommends keeping a detailed and accurate logbook of all incidents, along with posted house rules and support for police walk-through programs.
Refusing entry and removing patrons · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Refusing entry and removing patrons, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 7 (c) viii
16. B — No, minors may not attend events focused on liquor sales
SLGA's guidelines say minors may not be present at fundraising events focused on liquor sales and consumption, such as beer nights, and the permittee must keep them out.
Minors and the legal age · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Minors and the legal age, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 6 (b) i
17. C — Third parties such as other drivers and passengers
The Court said the duty extends to third parties who might reasonably come into contact with the patron, such as the motoring public, where there is a foreseeable risk.
Liability, inspections and penalties · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Liability, inspections and penalties, Permittee Manual Appendix — Commercial host liability
18. C — None: zero tolerance
SGI says there is zero tolerance for alcohol for new drivers, and zero tolerance for drugs for both new and experienced drivers.
Impaired driving and alcohol in public · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Impaired driving and alcohol in public, SGI Handbook — The Traffic Safety Act
19. B — 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Brunch hours run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., but alcohol may only be served from 9:30 a.m.
Hours of sale and service · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Hours of sale and service, Permittee Manual Ch. III s. 8 (a)
20. C — It can be recognized as SIRS certification
Tourism Saskatchewan grants SIRS to holders of certificates such as Alberta ProServe, B.C. Serving It Right or Ontario Smart Serve obtained within the past five years outside Saskatchewan.
SIRS certification rules · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 SIRS certification rules, Permittee Manual Ch. II s. 10 (b) vi
21. A — Destroy it
Any unconsumed beverage alcohol left in the establishment by a patron must be destroyed by the permittee, and patrons may not take open alcohol outside the permitted area.
Serving and handling alcohol · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Serving and handling alcohol, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 13 (a) v
22. B — Guests typically drink more when they serve themselves
SLGA's hosting guide says guests usually drink more when they serve themselves, and suggests avoiding doubles and using a measure to prevent over-pouring.
Alcohol and impairment · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Alcohol and impairment, SLGA Responsible Hosting Guide (2026)
23. D — The patron has no access to alcohol, even from friends
The permittee must ensure the waiting patron has no access to alcohol, including stopping other patrons from giving them drinks.
Intoxicated patrons · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Intoxicated patrons, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 3 (d) v
24. D — A permittee may not require a minimum alcohol purchase
SLGA's manual says a permittee may not require a patron to make a minimum alcohol purchase, including at fundraising events.
Prices, promotions and advertising · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Prices, promotions and advertising, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 13 (a) vi
25. C — A credit or debit card
SLGA's secondary ID list includes a post-secondary photo ID card, a credit or debit card, a birth certificate and an expired photo ID from the primary list.
Checking ID · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 2 (c) v
26. B — It includes staff, and adding a patio does not raise the main area's capacity
Capacity comes from the National Fire Code occupant load certificate, counts everyone including staff, and the main area's capacity does not increase when a patio is added.
Refusing entry and removing patrons · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Refusing entry and removing patrons, Permittee Manual Ch. III s. 11
27. A — 19
The Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, 1997 defines a minor as a person under 19 years of age, so 19 is the legal drinking age in Saskatchewan, unlike 18 in Alberta.
Minors and the legal age · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Minors and the legal age, AGRA s. 2
28. B — They owe patrons a duty of care, higher for regulars they know
The Supreme Court held that commercial hosts owe a duty of care to patrons, a higher one to patrons they know, and may have to take positive steps such as calling a taxi.
Liability, inspections and penalties · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Liability, inspections and penalties, Permittee Manual Appendix — Commercial host liability
29. D — Closed, transported directly to a place where it may be kept
Resealed bottles must be transported in line with the Act: closed alcohol may go by vehicle from where it was lawfully obtained to a place where it may lawfully be kept or consumed.
Impaired driving and alcohol in public · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Impaired driving and alcohol in public, Permittee Manual Ch. III s. 5 (c) v
30. A — 2:30 a.m. on January 1
On December 31, sales may run from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 a.m. on January 1, half an hour later than usual.
Hours of sale and service · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Hours of sale and service, Alcohol Control Regulations, 2016 s. 49 (2) (b)
31. C — Five years
SLGA's manual says SIRS certification is valid for five years, and recertification should be completed before the existing certificate expires.
SIRS certification rules · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 SIRS certification rules, Permittee Manual Ch. II s. 10 (b) viii
32. D — Only unopened, commercially produced wine, served with a meal
Patrons may bring only unopened, commercially produced wine to drink with a meal; the restaurant serves it, may charge corkage and stays responsible for minors and intoxicated patrons.
Serving and handling alcohol · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Serving and handling alcohol, Permittee Manual Ch. III s. 6
33. D — The small muscles of the eye are very sensitive to alcohol
SGI explains that muscle control is affected after judgment, and the small eye muscles are very susceptible, so vision suffers even at low levels.
Alcohol and impairment · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Alcohol and impairment, SGI Handbook — Alcohol, sequence of effects
34. B — Watch the patron at all times, for example near a bouncer
Where possible the patron waits in a non-permitted area; if they stay in a permitted area, staff must monitor them at all times, for example beside a bouncer near the exit.
Intoxicated patrons · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Intoxicated patrons, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 3 (d) iii, iv
35. C — ½ oz (14.25 mL)
Sample sizes may not exceed ½ oz of spirits, 2 oz of wine, or 4 oz of beer or cooler.
Prices, promotions and advertising · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Prices, promotions and advertising, Permittee Manual Ch. XI s. 7 (d)
36. C — Refuse to sell alcohol and ask the person to leave
If a person fails or refuses to give satisfactory proof of age, staff must refuse to sell alcohol and ask the person to leave premises where minors are not allowed.
Checking ID · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, AGRA s. 111 (2)
37. C — Contact the police immediately
SLGA advises calling police immediately when illegal substances or weapons are found, and not taking steps that would put staff in danger.
Refusing entry and removing patrons · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Refusing entry and removing patrons, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 11 (d), (g)
38. A — Professional entertainment or emergency maintenance only
In a tavern, minors may only be employed to provide professional entertainment or emergency maintenance, such as plumbing or heating repairs, and may do no other duties there.
Minors and the legal age · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Minors and the legal age, Permittee Manual Ch. IV s. 8 (b)
39. D — $10,000
SLGA may assess an administrative penalty of up to $10,000, alongside warnings, new permit conditions, suspension or cancellation.
Liability, inspections and penalties · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Liability, inspections and penalties, Permittee Manual Ch. XIII s. 1 (c)
40. A — A 60-day suspension and a 3-day vehicle impoundment
A new driver's first roadside suspension brings a 60-day licence suspension, a 3-day vehicle impoundment and the Driving Without Impairment program.
Impaired driving and alcohol in public · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Impaired driving and alcohol in public, SGI Handbook — The Traffic Safety Act
41. C — 9:30 a.m. to midnight
If SLGA authorizes Daily or Sunday Family Dining in a tavern, the maximum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.
Hours of sale and service · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Hours of sale and service, Permittee Manual Ch. IV s. 10 (d)
42. A — Door staff ("bouncers")
Tourism Saskatchewan says everyone involved in the sale and service of alcohol must complete SIRS, including door staff. Staff with no role in alcohol sale or service are not covered.
SIRS certification rules · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 SIRS certification rules, Tourism Saskatchewan SIRS
43. A — Open it
Wine, beer, coolers and spirit miniatures may be served in the original container, but a permittee or employee must open it before serving it to a patron.
Serving and handling alcohol · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Serving and handling alcohol, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 13 (b) ii
44. C — 0%
SGI states that the only truly safe BAC is 0%, because crash risk starts rising long before drivers feel drunk.
Alcohol and impairment · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Alcohol and impairment, SGI Handbook — Alcohol, crash risk table
45. B — The patron may stay temporarily while safe arrangements are made
SLGA allows an intoxicated patron to remain temporarily while reasonable arrangements are made for their safety, such as waiting for a taxi or a family member.
Intoxicated patrons · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Intoxicated patrons, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 3 (d)
46. C — Yes, if each serving still meets the minimum price
SLGA allows two-for-one or similar promotions provided the minimum price is charged per serving. This differs from Alberta, where such specials are banned.
Prices, promotions and advertising · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Prices, promotions and advertising, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 14 (c)
47. D — A current firearms licence
SLGA's acceptable photo ID includes a photo driver's licence, firearms licence, passport, Armed Forces ID, government photo ID, landed immigrant photo ID and Certificate of Indian Status.
Checking ID · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, Permittee Manual Ch. X s. 2 (c) iv
48. B — Yes, it applies whether or not the permittee consented
Section 128 bars permittees from allowing unlawful or disruptive activities, and subsection (2) says this applies whether or not the permittee authorized or consented to the activity.
Refusing entry and removing patrons · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Refusing entry and removing patrons, AGRA s. 128 (2)
49. D — Yes, even if the minor did not appear to be a minor
Section 110(6) says a person may be convicted of selling to a minor even though the minor does not appear to be a minor, which is why checking ID matters.
Minors and the legal age · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Minors and the legal age, AGRA s. 110 (6)
50. D — 15 days, with a Commission hearing in that time
In exceptional cases SLGA may suspend a permit immediately for up to fifteen days, and the Commission must hold an oral hearing within that period.
Liability, inspections and penalties · Based on: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Liability, inspections and penalties, Permittee Manual Ch. XIII s. 5 (f)

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Serve It Right Saskatchewan practice test (printable PDF): common questions

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The topics match what Saskatchewan law and SLGA expect servers to know, in the same multiple-choice style. The real exam has 35 questions and an 80 per cent pass mark; on this 50-question sheet, 40 correct is the same 80 per cent.

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Serve It Right Saskatchewan Practice Test – Printable Questions and Answers