Test Your A.Q. (Alcohol Quotient)
Answers: Quiz #4 - Liquor Licensing in Ontario
Training of servers, liquor delivery services, illegal practices relating to liquor service
1. In Ontario, establishments may sell or serve alcohol:
Answer: a. Monday to Sunday, 11 AM to 2 AM (3 AM on New Year's Eve).
Special Occasion Permit-holders can apply to sell or serve alcohol anytime between 11 AM and 1AM (2 AM on New Year's Eve), Monday to Saturday; 12 noon to 1 AM on Sunday. Source:
AGCO.
2. Server training is mandatory for:
Answer: f. All of the above.
The Smart Serve Training Program developed by the Ontario hospitality industry is mandatory for approximately 44% of those
involved in the sale and service of alcohol on licensed premises. The
training consists of a video and self-guided workbook. Participants complete
a 25-question test and send it to Smart Serve for grading. Those who score
80% or above receive a Smart Serve certificate and lapel pin. There are
currently no recertification requirements. The program has not yet been
independently evaluated. Sources:
AGCO and
SmartServe.
3. The following practices are illegal:
Answer: f. All of the above.
4. Liquor delivery services must:
Answer: g. All of the above.
Liquor delivery operators must have a
Liquor Delivery Service license to operate legally in Ontario. For more
information on the licensing requirements, click
here. For more
information on the liability of alcohol delivery services, click
here. Source:
AGCO.
5. Which quasi-judicial government agency is responsible for administering Ontario's Liquor Licence Act?
Answer: b. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
AGCO was created in 1998 through the amalgamation of the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario and the
Gaming Control Commission. For more information on the AGCO click
here.