Training Module
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So that’s the training completed!
Here’s a recap on some of the key facts to remember!
Key Facts to Remember
- Acceptable forms of I.D to prove age are:
- Garda Age Card
- Passport
- Drivers License
- If a customer looks under 18 and can’t prove his/her age, you should say:
- I’m sorry, I can’t sell you this product because I would be breaking the law. Can I sell you another product?
- I’m sorry, I can’t sell you this product because I’m not sure you’re over 18 and I could be breaking the law. Would you like anything else?
- The potential consequences for being caught selling products to under 18s are:
- You could be fined
- You could lose your job
- You could be imprisoned
- You could find it difficult to find alternative work due to a criminal record
- Products that can’t be sold to minors under the age of 18:
- Cigarette papers
- Cigars
- Loose tobacco/roll your own tobacco
- Filters
- Cigarettes
- After you’ve refused a sale, you should record it on the refusals register.
- HSE Environmental Health Officers can send underage minors into your store to see if you serve them tobacco products.
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- Acceptable forms of I.D to prove age are: