Smart Serve Safe and Legal Practices 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Yes, if they pay a corkage fee

Answer

Yes, for wine only

Answer

Yes, on weekends only

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

No specific obligations beyond serving alcohol

Answer

Only restaurants need to worry about capacity

Answer

Capacity limits only apply to nightclubs

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

No — staff may not consume alcohol while on duty

Answer

Yes, one drink per shift is allowed

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Yes, if the manager approves

Answer

Only after 10 PM

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

No regulations exist for advertising

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Any promotion is legal if it increases sales

Answer

Only TV advertising is regulated

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Comply with the request for better tips

Answer

Add extra alcohol but charge more

Answer

Let the bartender decide

Question 6

What signage is required at licensed establishments in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

No signage requirements exist

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Only 'No Smoking' signs

Answer

Only the liquor licence must be posted