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APLH Practice Exam 04: Age Verification & Compliance

APLH Test 04: Compliance Guide

This test focuses on Underage Sales, Unauthorised Activities, and Trading Standards.

Selling Outside Hours: Selling alcohol when your licence says you are closed is a major crime. You could face an unlimited fine or 6 months in prison.
Test Purchases: Trading Standards officers use young volunteers to check if shops sell to minors. Always check for a valid photo ID.
Court Appearances: If you are charged with a crime, you must bring your Personal Licence to the first court hearing and show it to the judge.
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Q:1Which of these is the most trusted way to check a person's age in a shop?
A photo driving licence is a top ID. It shows a photo and a birth date. It is made by the government, so it is very reliable.
Q:2What is an unauthorised licensable activity?
This means doing things like selling alcohol without a valid licence. This is a very serious crime under the Licensing Act 2003.
Q:3Which of these people can ask a licence holder to show their licence for a check?
You must show your licence if a police officer asks to see it. You also show it to a council officer if they are on duty.
Q:4What is the main job of a Community Safety Partnership?
This group brings the police and council together. They work as a team to stop crime and alcohol trouble in the local area.
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Q:6A court can order a shop to close if the police ... [Show Full Question 6]
Q:7A senior police officer can close a shop for 24 ... [Show Full Question 7]
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Test 04 Study Summary

1. Age Exceptions People aged 16 or 17 can drink beer, wine, or cider with a meal if an adult is with them and buys the drink.
2. Immediate Closures A Superintendent can close a shop for 24 hours if there is a riot or disorder. Magistrates can close it for noise nuisance.
3. Serving Drunk People Selling alcohol to someone who is already drunk is illegal. The police can issue an immediate £90 fine for this offence.

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