In Ontario, individuals must be at least 18 years old to serve alcohol in a licensed establishment.
A standard drink contains approximately 13.6 grams of pure alcohol, which is equivalent to 5 oz of wine, 1.5 oz of spirits, or 12 oz of beer.
It is illegal to serve alcohol to someone who appears intoxicated. Offer non-alcoholic beverages and encourage safe transportation options.
IDs must be checked when a customer appears under the age of 25 to ensure they meet the legal drinking age of 19 in Ontario.
Serving alcohol to a minor can result in fines up to $200,000 for license holders and additional penalties for staff.
Servers are responsible for ensuring customers do not become intoxicated and for promoting safe and legal alcohol consumption.
