Ontario Liquor Laws Flashcards
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Under Ontario law, who can be held liable if an intoxicated patron causes injury after leaving a licensed establishment?
Answer: The server, the licensee, and the establishment
Ontario law allows for liability to extend to the server, licensee, and establishment if they failed in their duty of care by over-serving an intoxicated patron who then causes harm.
What is the 'last drink' rule in Ontario liquor liability?
Answer: The last establishment to serve a patron may bear greater liability
The 'last drink' rule means the last establishment to serve alcohol to a patron who subsequently causes harm may bear a disproportionately greater share of legal liability.
Which of the following acts governs the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario?
Answer: Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019
The Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA) is the primary provincial legislation governing the sale, service, delivery, and consumption of alcohol in Ontario.
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers aged 21 and under in Ontario?
Answer: Zero (0.00%)
Ontario has a zero BAC requirement for drivers aged 21 and under as part of its graduated licensing program, meaning any detectable alcohol is a violation.
How many pieces of identification can a server request to verify a patron's age in Ontario?
Answer: As many as they deem necessary
A server has the right to request as many pieces of identification as they feel necessary to verify a patron's age. There is no maximum limit, and if they are not satisfied, they may refuse service.
What is the penalty for a licensee found operating outside their permitted hours of service in Ontario?
Answer: Fines, licence suspension, or revocation depending on severity
Operating outside permitted hours can result in escalating penalties including monetary fines, temporary licence suspension, or permanent revocation depending on the severity and frequency of violations.