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The Government of Canada issues licenses’ for the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario - False, The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), which is an arm's length agency of the Ontario Government, issues licenses for the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario. The AGCO can also suspend or revoke a license.
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The minimum age for someone to serve or sell alcohol in Ontario is 18. - True
The minimum age for someone to serve or sell alcohol in Ontario is 18. He or she must also be Smart Serve certified.
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You could be held civilly and/or criminally liable if you serve too much alcohol to a customer. - True, The Liquor License Act (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 with the laws and regulations, could result in you being held civilly and/or criminally liable.
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After an intoxicated customer has left your establishment, you are no longer liable for him or her. - False, 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.
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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.
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An 8 ounce glass of beer is equal to an 8 ounce glass of wine. - False, There are big differences in the alcohol content found in beer, wine, and spirits. This program will introduce a benchmark called a "Standard Drink" to help you estimate the amount of alcohol each customer has consumed.
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