what is "The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario" (AGCO)?
an arm's length agency of the Ontario government which issues licences for the sale and
... [Show More] service of alcohol in Ontario. The AGCO can also suspend or revoke a licence.
What is "The Liquor Licence Act" (LLA)?
is legislation that outlines the laws and regulations affecting the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario. Includes ensuring that yo never serve a customer to the point of intoxication. (not following the laws could result in being held criminally/civilly liable)
Does your liability for a customer end when they leave the building?
if you have served a customer to the point of intoxication, you are liable for them until they are sober again
Does drinking coffee, water, or eating food help someone sober up faster?
no, once alcohol has been absorbed by the body and moves into the bloodstream, only time will help. these will only reduce the speed of drinking
What is a valid I.D?
issued by the government and must include a persons photo and date of birth
can you allow an intoxicated person to enter the premises?
no, you cannot allow an intoxicated customer to enter or remain on the premises of a licensed establishment
how many standard drinks can your body metabolize in an hour?
1 standard drink per hour
does alcohol speed up or slow down the central nervous system?
slows down
how is the Blood Alcohol Concentration calculated?
measured by the amount of alcohol (mg) found in 100 mL of blood and is shown in grams per 100mL
How does the body break down alcohol?
chemicals in the liver break down (metabolize) the alcohol so it can be eliminated from the body
What percentage of alcoholic content will be slowly eliminated from the bloodstream? how will the remaining percentage be eliminated?
approx. 90% of the alcoholic content will be slowly eliminated from the bloodstream, the remaining 10% is eliminated through breath, sweat, and urine.
what is one standard drink of SPIRITS?
1.5 oz (43mL) with 40% alcohol
what is one standard drink of WINE?
5 oz (142 mL) with 12% alcohol
what is one standard drink of BEER?
12 oz (341 mL) with 5% alcohol
what is the formula for calculating a standard drink?
60 / alcohol percentage = amount (in ounces)
how many standard drinks is 3 oz of spirits with 40% alcohol?
3 oz / 1.5 oz= 2 standard drinks
does a persons ability to metabolize alcohol increase or decrease with age?
decrease [Show Less]