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Q1Which provincial body regulates the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario?
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✓ Correct answer: The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) regulates and licenses the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario.
Q2What is the name of the program that certifies responsible alcohol service in Ontario?
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✓ Correct answer: Smart Serve
Smart Serve is Ontario's AGCO-recognized responsible alcohol service training and certification program.
Q3Which Act currently governs the sale and service of liquor in Ontario?
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✓ Correct answer: The Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019
The Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA) and its regulations govern the sale and service of liquor in Ontario.
Q4In Ontario, who is required to be Smart Serve certified?
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✓ Correct answer: Anyone who sells, serves, or handles alcohol at a licensed establishment
Anyone who sells, serves, samples, or handles alcohol at a licensed establishment must be Smart Serve certified, including servers, bartenders, managers and security.
Q5What is the legal drinking age in Ontario?
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✓ Correct answer: 19
The legal drinking age in Ontario is 19. It is illegal to sell or serve alcohol to anyone under 19.
Q6Under the LLCA, serving alcohol to a person who is or appears to be intoxicated is:
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✓ Correct answer: An offence
It is an offence under the Liquor Licence and Control Act to sell or serve alcohol to a person who is or appears to be intoxicated.
Q7What are the standard hours during which licensed establishments may sell and serve alcohol in Ontario?
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✓ Correct answer: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Standard licensed hours for selling and serving alcohol in Ontario are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Q8After the legal serving hours end, by what time must patrons finish their drinks?
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✓ Correct answer: 45 minutes after the end of service
Patrons are given 45 minutes after the end of service (e.g., until 2:45 a.m.) to finish their drinks before alcohol must be removed.
Q9A licensee who allows drunkenness or unlawful conduct on the premises may face:
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✓ Correct answer: Penalties, fines, or loss of their licence
Permitting drunkenness or unlawful conduct can lead to AGCO penalties, fines, suspension or loss of the liquor licence.
Q10Smart Serve certification in Ontario is best described as:
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✓ Correct answer: A recognized certification you carry as proof of training
Smart Serve is a recognized certification; certified workers should be able to show proof of their training to employers and the AGCO.
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