Smart Serve Alcohol Laws and Regulations 3

Question 1

Under the Ontario Liquor Licence Act, what is the legal closing time for most licensed establishments?

Accepted Answer

2:00 AM

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1:00 AM

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3:00 AM

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4:00 AM

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a ground for refusing alcohol service under Ontario law?

Accepted Answer

The patron belongs to a visible minority group

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The patron appears to be intoxicated

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The patron is under the age of 19

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The patron appears to be buying alcohol for a minor

Question 3

What is the legal definition of 'apparent intoxication' for the purposes of the Liquor Licence Act?

Accepted Answer

Observable signs that suggest a person's physical or mental faculties are impaired by alcohol

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A BAC at or above 0.08% as measured by a breathalyzer

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A patron who has consumed more than 4 standard drinks in one sitting

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Any person who has consumed alcohol within the last two hours

Question 4

A licensed establishment hosts a wedding reception where guests bring their own wine as part of a 'bring your own wine' (BYOW) arrangement. Who is responsible for monitoring consumption at the event?

Accepted Answer

Only the licensed caterer or establishment's trained staff who are serving the wine

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The wedding couple, as they own the wine

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The guests themselves since the wine is privately owned

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The municipal bylaw officer designated for the event

Question 5

In Ontario, what is the minimum penalty a driver faces under the Criminal Code for a first-time impaired driving conviction with no bodily harm?

Accepted Answer

A mandatory $1,000 fine and minimum one-year driving prohibition

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A $500 fine

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30 days in jail

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Community service and a warning

Question 6

What does 'vicarious liability' mean in the context of Ontario alcohol service law?

Accepted Answer

The liability of an employer or licence holder for the actions of their employees when serving alcohol

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The personal liability of a server for their own actions while working

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The shared liability between two separate licensed establishments that served the same patron

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The liability of a patron for harm they cause after being served alcohol