Smart Serve Ontario Liquor Licence Act 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is NOT a condition that the AGCO can attach to a liquor licence?
- Restricting the hours of alcohol service
- Requiring specific staff training
- Setting minimum alcohol prices (Correct answer)
- Mandating food service with alcohol
Correct answer: Setting minimum alcohol prices
While the AGCO can attach many conditions to a liquor licence including hours restrictions, training requirements, and food service mandates, minimum pricing is set by provincial regulation rather than as an individual licence condition. The AGCO focuses on responsible service conditions.
Question 2: What does the Liquor Licence Act require regarding the display of a liquor licence in an establishment?
- It must be kept in a safe
- It must be displayed in a conspicuous place (Correct answer)
- It must be shown only upon request
- It can be stored in the manager's office
Correct answer: It must be displayed in a conspicuous place
The Liquor Licence Act requires that every licensed establishment display their liquor licence in a conspicuous place visible to the public. This ensures transparency and allows patrons and inspectors to verify the establishment's legal authority to sell alcohol.
Question 3: Under the LLA, who can be held liable if an intoxicated patron causes harm after being served at a licensed establishment?
- Only the patron themselves
- Only the server who served the drinks
- The server, the manager, and the licence holder (Correct answer)
- Only the licence holder
Correct answer: The server, the manager, and the licence holder
Under the Liquor Licence Act, liability can extend to multiple parties including the individual server, the manager on duty, and the licence holder. This chain of liability ensures that all levels of an establishment take responsibility for responsible alcohol service.
Question 4: What authority does an AGCO inspector have when visiting a licensed premises?
- They must obtain a warrant before entering
- They can enter and inspect during operating hours without a warrant (Correct answer)
- They can only inspect with the owner's permission
- They can only inspect during daytime hours
Correct answer: They can enter and inspect during operating hours without a warrant
AGCO inspectors have the authority to enter and inspect any licensed premises during operating hours without requiring a warrant or the owner's prior consent. This power is essential for enforcing the Liquor Licence Act and ensuring compliance with licence conditions.
Question 5: Which of the following actions could result in the suspension or revocation of a liquor licence by the AGCO?
- Hosting live music
- Serving food without alcohol
- Allowing intoxicated persons to remain on the premises (Correct answer)
- Closing early on weeknights
Correct answer: Allowing intoxicated persons to remain on the premises
Allowing intoxicated persons to remain on licensed premises is a violation of the Liquor Licence Act and can lead to licence suspension or revocation. The AGCO expects licence holders to monitor patron behaviour and refuse service or remove individuals who are intoxicated.
Question 6: Under the Liquor Licence Act, what is the requirement for alcohol advertising in licensed establishments?
- All advertising must be approved by the AGCO
- Advertising must not encourage immoderate consumption (Correct answer)
- No alcohol advertising is permitted inside licensed premises
- Only domestic alcohol brands can be advertised
Correct answer: Advertising must not encourage immoderate consumption
The Liquor Licence Act requires that alcohol advertising in licensed establishments must not encourage immoderate or excessive consumption. Promotions such as 'all you can drink' or contests encouraging rapid consumption are prohibited under this provision.
Smart Serve Ontario Liquor Licence Act 2
Which of the following is NOT a condition that the AGCO can attach to a liquor licence?