Here’s a recap on some of the 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.
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 include:
Cigarette papers
Cigars
Loose tobacco/roll your own tobacco
Filters
Cigarettes
E-cigarette / vaping products
Alcohol
National Lottery tickets
National Lottery scratch cards
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 or vaping products.