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Alcohol Laws and Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Under Ontario's Liquor Licence and Control Act, what is the legal drinking age?

    Answer: 19

    The legal drinking age in Ontario is 19. Servers must verify age for anyone who appears under 25.

  2. What is a server's legal liability if they serve an obviously intoxicated person who later causes harm?

    Answer: The server and establishment can be held legally liable for damages

    Under Ontario law, both the individual server and the licensed establishment can be held civilly liable for damages caused by an intoxicated person they served. This is known as 'commercial host liability.'

  3. When can a licensed establishment in Ontario serve alcohol?

    Answer: Only during hours specified on their liquor licence

    Establishments may only serve alcohol during the hours specified on their individual liquor licence. Operating outside these hours is a violation.

  4. What is the maximum fine for a first offence of serving a minor in Ontario?

    Answer: $100,000

    Under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, serving alcohol to a person under 19 can result in fines up to $100,000 and/or imprisonment for up to one year for a first offence.

  5. Can an Ontario bar refuse service to someone based on intoxication level?

    Answer: Yes — servers are legally required to refuse service to intoxicated persons

    Servers are not just permitted but legally REQUIRED to refuse service to persons showing signs of intoxication. Continuing to serve is a violation of the law.

  6. What role does the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) play?

    Answer: It regulates and enforces Ontario's liquor laws, issuing and monitoring licences

    The AGCO is the regulatory body responsible for issuing liquor licences, enforcing compliance with liquor laws, and conducting inspections of licensed establishments.