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Safe and Legal Practices Flashcards

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  1. Under Ontario law, can a patron bring their own alcohol into a licensed establishment?

    Answer: No — BYOB is not permitted in licensed establishments unless specifically authorized

    Bringing outside alcohol into a licensed establishment is generally prohibited under Ontario's liquor laws. Only specifically authorized exceptions (like some BYOB restaurants with appropriate licences) are permitted.

  2. What are a licensed establishment's obligations regarding fire safety and patron capacity?

    Answer: Must comply with fire code occupancy limits and ensure safe egress at all times

    All licensed establishments must comply with fire code requirements including maximum occupancy limits, clear emergency exits, and adequate safety equipment. Overcrowding creates safety hazards.

  3. Is it legal for a server in Ontario to consume alcohol during their shift?

    Answer: No — staff may not consume alcohol while on duty

    Staff at licensed establishments must not consume alcohol while on duty. Impaired staff cannot properly monitor patrons, assess intoxication, or respond to emergencies.

  4. What is the legal requirement for advertising drink specials in Ontario?

    Answer: Promotions cannot encourage immoderate consumption; specific rules govern pricing and advertising

    Ontario regulates alcohol promotions to prevent encouraging excessive consumption. Restrictions include minimum pricing, prohibitions on volume-based discounts, and requirements for responsible messaging.

  5. A patron asks a server to make their drinks 'extra strong.' What should the server do?

    Answer: Pour standard measured amounts — over-pouring increases intoxication risk and may violate licence conditions

    Servers should pour standard, measured amounts for every drink. Over-pouring accelerates intoxication, wastes inventory, and may violate the establishment's licence conditions regarding standard servings.

  6. What signage is required at licensed establishments in Ontario?

    Answer: Signs indicating legal drinking age, prohibition of service to intoxicated persons, and other AGCO-required notices

    Ontario requires several types of signage at licensed establishments, including the liquor licence, legal drinking age notices, impaired driving warnings, and other AGCO-mandated information.