Responsible Alcohol Service Flashcards

What is the primary goal of the Smart Serve program in Ontario?

Answer: Promote responsible alcohol service

Smart Serve Ontario's primary goal is to promote the responsible service, sale, and delivery of alcohol.

Who is required to complete Smart Serve certification in Ontario?

Answer: Anyone who sells, serves, or handles alcohol in Ontario

Ontario law requires that all individuals who sell, serve, or handle alcohol in licensed establishments hold a valid Smart Serve certification.

Under the Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA), who is ultimately responsible for what happens at a licensed establishment?

Answer: The licence holder

The licence holder bears ultimate legal responsibility for ensuring the establishment complies with all regulations under the LLCA.

What does 'dram shop liability' refer to in the context of alcohol service?

Answer: Legal responsibility a server may face for serving an intoxicated patron who later causes harm

Dram shop liability holds servers and establishments legally responsible if they serve an intoxicated person who then causes injury or damage.

Which of the following best describes a 'standard drink' in Canada?

Answer: A drink containing approximately 13.6 grams (17.05 mL) of pure alcohol

A standard drink in Canada contains roughly 13.6 grams (17.05 mL) of pure alcohol, which is used to track alcohol consumption.

What should a server do if they are unsure whether a patron is of legal drinking age?

Answer: Request a piece of government-issued photo ID

When in doubt about a patron's age, servers must ask for valid government-issued photo ID before serving alcohol.