Minimum age for someone to serve/sell alcohol
18
AGCO
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Could you be held civilly and/or
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Yes. The LLA is legislation that outlines the laws and regulations affecting the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario. This includes ensuring that you never serve a customer to the point of intoxication. Not complying could result in being held civily and/or criminally liable.
Are you liable for an intoxicated customer if they have left your establishment?
Yes. Your liability does not end when the customer leaves. If you have served a customer to the point of intoxication, you are liable for them until they are sober again.
Drinking coffee will help a person who is intoxicated sober up faster
False. Drinking coffee, water, or eating food will not help someone sober up faster. Once alcohol has been absorbed by the body and moves into the bloodstream, only time will help.
An 8 ounce of beer is equal to an 8 ounce of wine
False. There are big differences in the alchohol content found in beer, wine, and spirits.
You can refuse the sale of alcohol to any customer even if they produce a valid I.D.
True. It is your legal obligation to refuse the sale of alcohol to anyone if you have reason to believe they are intoxicated and/or you suspect they may be purchasing alcohol for an underage person.
A custome can show identification without a photo to prove they are age 19 or older
False. A valid I.D. is one that is issued by the government and must include a person's photo and date of birth
If an intoxicated customer arrvies at your establishment, you should not let them in
True. You cannot allow an intoxicated customer to enter or remain on the premises of a licensed establishment
On average, the body can metabolize approximately 2 standard drinks in one hour
False. On average, the boday can metabolize approximately 1 standard drink per hour
On average, the body can metabolize approximately 1 drink per hour
True
When does alcohol begin to move through the stomach, intestines, and into the bloodstream?
As soon as the first drink is being consumed
Alcohol is a ___________
Depressant
Since alcohol is a __________, it _______ down the central nervous system and impacts how a person thinks, acts, and moves
depressant, slows
What is BAC?
BAC is the amount of alcohol measuered in milligrams
BAC
Blood Alcohol Concentration
How does the body sober up?
Approximately 90% of the alcohol content will be slowly eliminated from the bloodstream. It has an efficient system that uses chemicals in the liver to break down (metabolize) the alcohol so that it can be eliminated from the body at an average rate of one drink per hour. The remaining 10% will be eliminated through a person's breath, sweat, and urine.
What are the main 2 factors that affect BAC levels?
the amount of alcohol consumed and the time it takes to consume it
How many ounces of alcohol are in a standard drink?
0.6 ounces/17 ml
Alcohol percentages of beer
4.5%, 5%, and 9%
Alcohol percentages of wine
6-15%
Alcohol percentages of spirits
15-over 40%
Standard drink of 5% beer
12 ounces (341ml)
Standard drink of 12% wine
5 ounces (142ml)
Standard drink of 40% spirit
1.5 ounces (43ml)
Standard drink formula
60/ alcohol percentage= amount in ounces
Yellow
beginning to show signs of intoxication
Red
intoxicated
What are the best foods to eat to slow down BAC?
food high in protein and fat, no salty food
When served the same amount of alcohol in the same amount of time, a 120 lbs person and a 160 lbs person will both have the same BAC level
False. The smaller person will have a higher BAC level because alcohol is concentrated in a smaller body mass
A smaller person will have a higher BAC level because alcohol is concentrated in a smaller body mass
True
Greater tolerance for alcohol can lower a person's BAC
False.While people who drink on a regular basis are used to the effects of alcohol, a greater tolerance to alcohol does not lower a person's BAC.
A greater tolerance to alcohol does not lower a person's BAC
True
LLA
Liquor License Act. The LLA is legislation that outlines the laws and regulations affectin ghte sale and service of alcohol in Ontario issued by the AGC0
AGCO
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is the government agency responsible for regulating and ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations outlined in the LLA. The AGCO may issue monetary penalities, suspend or revoke a license for non-compliance
SOPs
Special Occasion Permits are required for the service of alcohol at any event in any location other than a licensed establishment (bar or restaurant) or private place (boardroom in a private office), or residence. If alcohol is being offered for sale at a private place, an SOP is required-this excludes private residences where alcohol cannot be sold
Endorsements
additions to a liquor sales license. Any establishment that has a Liquor Sales License can also apply for a license endorsement. An endorsement is only used for specific circumstances (ex. a golf course that wants to sell and serve alcohol on the playing area of the golf course)
Permissible Hours for the sale and service of alcohol in a licensed establishment
Mon-Sun 9am-2am (3am on NYE)
When should all alcohol and containers be disposed of?
45 mins after serving stops (2:45am)
Sandy's Law
every establishment serving/selling alcohol must display a sign warning women that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
What must be posted to be visible in an establishment selling/serving alcohol?
Sandy's Law and Liquor Sales License
Brew Pub Endorsement
allows licensee to sell and serve beer manufactured on the premises for consumption on the same premises. Customers cannot take an beer produced under this endorsement out of the establishment
Wine Pub Endorsement
allows licensee to sell and serve wine manufactures on the premises for consumption on the same premises. Customers cannot take any wine produced under this endorsement out of the establishment (not even under "Take home the Rest")
Caterer's Endorsement
allows caterer/licensee to sell and serve alcohol off the licensed premises. The catered event must be sponsored by someone other than the license holder and light meals must be available. The licensee's employees are the only ones allowed to sell or serve alcohol. Any unserved alcohol must be returned back to the caterer's licensed premises.
Room Service Endorsement
allows the licensee to sell and serve alcohol to registered guests in a room that is rented for overnight accommodation
Mini-Bar Endorsement
allows licensee to sell alcohol from a mini-bar in a room that is rented for overnight accomodation. The mini-bar must also include non-alcoholoic beverages.
Golf Course Endorsement
allows licensee to sell and serve alcohol for consumption on the playing area of a gold course. Alcohol may be sold and served from a mobile vending cart. Customers are not permitted to have alcohol outside of licensed areas. Non-licensed areas include: parking lots, public walkways, or roadways. While customers can have open alcohol in a golf cart, they cannot hold or drink alcohl while driving the cart.
Bring your own wine (BYOW) endorsement
allows customers to bring bottles of commerically made wine into a licensed establishment for consumption on the premises. The bottle must be sealed and unopened when it is brought into the establishment and must be opened by an employee of the establishment. A customer can take home any unopened or unfinished wine when leaving the establishment, provided it has been sealed by the licensee with a cork inserted flush with top of bottle
is smart serve required under SOP?
no, but highly recommended
two types of SOP permits
no sale and sale
Liquor Control Act
controls the sale, transportation, and delivery of alcohol in Ontario
alcohol sale hours at grocery and retail stores
mon-sun 9am-11pm
exchanging or returning alcohol regulations
grocery stores must not allow exchanges for other alcohol products outside of the legal hourse of sale. However, they may process refunds at any time
three way you could be held civilly liable
- under the LLA
- by a court ruling of negligence, or lack of "Duty of Care"
- under the Occupier's Liability Act (OLA) (safety of the premises)
under what are you allowed to remove someone from the premises?
LLA
someone who consumes alcohol and cannabis at the same time, may have more THC in their blood than someone who only consumes cannabis. This can lead to greater levels of intoxication.
False. Consuming alcohol may lower an individual's blood pressure and this may cause their blood vessels to expand, which allows more THC to enter the bloodstream. This can lead to greater levels of intoxication.
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis
What does SIMPLE stand for?
Signs of Intoxication,
ID,
Montior Alcohol Consumption,
Prevent Other Service,
Level of Intoxication,
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