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Liquor Licence Act.
Offences that could be served? (7)
-Fined
-Arrested
-Served Jail Time
-Temporary Licence Suspension
-Criminal Charges
-Academic Sanctions
-Job Loss
Special Occasion Permits are required:
-In any location other than a residence, private place, or licensed
establishment.
-Picnic
-Required to serve alcohol at events in any
-Residence
-Private Place
-Licensed Establishment
-Applies whether or not there is a cost to the alcohol
-Not required in liquor sales license, caterers enforcement, or private places
-Allows permit holder to get alcohol at LCBO, beer store and Ontario wine
stores.
What is required by any business that sells or serves alcohol?
Liquor Sales Licence
Liquor sales licence is issued by the
AGCO
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Take Home The Rest (5)
-Allows guest to remove unfinished wine that has been brought onto the
premises by BYOW program or ordered as part of the guests meal.
-Wine must be resealed, making sure cork is flushed with top of bottle.
-Guests cannot take unopened wine under THTR program unless wine unless
brought by guest under BYOW
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-THTR only for wine
-THTR cannot be offered to intoxicated or approaching intoxication guests.
Serving Alcohol consists of? (3)
-Taking and serving drink orders
-Stocking refrigerator or bar area
-Bartending
Licensed Establishment? (8)
-Serve or sell alcohol under liquor licence purchased through government
stores, or BYOW if granted.
-All Alcohol served or sold is consumed in licences area, except for THTR wine.
-Must offer a variety of alcohol free beverages and light meals
-Must not substitute one type of alcohol for another, or water down a drink
without the guests approval.
-Must not water down or alter drinks without permission.
-Not require minimum amount of drinks for entry or to remain on premises.
-Not permitted round bottom shooters/vials or test tubes. Must be served in
self supporting, flat bottomed containers.
-Must post signs warning the risks of drinking while pregnant.
Drinking in Washroom (2)
-May be permitted if they are a licensed area. Must be fully approved by AGCO
before a license may be permitted to take drinks to this area
-Areas consist of
-Washrooms
-Hallways
-Stairways
Sandy's Law
-Offence to serve or sell liquor unless a sign warns women that drinking while
pregnant can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
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Hours of Operation
Licensed Establishment/Special Occasion Permit
-Mon to Sun 11:00am-2:00am
-New Years 11:00am-3:00am
Stop Service Time (2)
-Orders must be served before this time even if ordered before the smart
serve time (cannot serve drinks after 2am).
-All alcohol and its containers must be cleared away within 45min or stop
service time.
Role of AGCO (7)
-Responsible for regulating sales and service of alcohol to the public within
establishment.
-Review liquor sales licence applications
-Issuing, transferring and reviewing liquor sales licenses and special occasion
permits
-Issuing licence endorsements to allow an establishment to sell or serve
alcohol under specific circumstances
-Inspecting licensed facilities to ensure compliance with LLA
-Adding terms and conditions to liquor sales license
-Taking administrative action if an establishment is not following the LLA or its
regulations
Endorsements
Issued by AGCO to an establishment to sell/serve alcohol under specific
circumstances.
Brew Pubs
Allow sales and service of beer manufactured on the premises for consumption
on the same premies
Wine Pub
Allow sales and service of wine manufactured on the premises for
consumption on the same premies
Mini-Bar
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Smart Serve Ontario 2025 2026 Exam Questions
and Answers | Complete 369 Q&A Test Bank Study
Guide | Smart Serve Certification Ontario AGCO
Liquor Licence Act.
Offences that could be served? (7)
-Fined
-Arrested
-Served Jail Time
-Temporary Licence Suspension
-Criminal Charges
-Academic Sanctions
-Job Loss
Special Occasion Permits are required:
-In any location other than a residence, private place, or licensed
establishment.
-Picnic
-Required to serve alcohol at events in any
-Residence
-Private Place
-Licensed Establishment
-Applies whether or not there is a cost to the alcohol
-Not required in liquor sales license, caterers enforcement, or private places
-Allows permit holder to get alcohol at LCBO, beer store and Ontario wine
stores.
What is required by any business that sells or serves alcohol?
Liquor Sales Licence
Liquor sales licence is issued by the
AGCO
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Take Home The Rest (5)
-Allows guest to remove unfinished wine that has been brought onto the
premises by BYOW program or ordered as part of the guests meal.
-Wine must be resealed, making sure cork is flushed with top of bottle.
-Guests cannot take unopened wine under THTR program unless wine unless
brought by guest under BYOW
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-THTR only for wine
-THTR cannot be offered to intoxicated or approaching intoxication guests.
Serving Alcohol consists of? (3)
-Taking and serving drink orders
-Stocking refrigerator or bar area
-Bartending
Licensed Establishment? (8)
-Serve or sell alcohol under liquor licence purchased through government
stores, or BYOW if granted.
-All Alcohol served or sold is consumed in licences area, except for THTR wine.
-Must offer a variety of alcohol free beverages and light meals
-Must not substitute one type of alcohol for another, or water down a drink
without the guests approval.
-Must not water down or alter drinks without permission.
-Not require minimum amount of drinks for entry or to remain on premises.
-Not permitted round bottom shooters/vials or test tubes. Must be served in
self supporting, flat bottomed containers.
-Must post signs warning the risks of drinking while pregnant.
Drinking in Washroom (2)
-May be permitted if they are a licensed area. Must be fully approved by AGCO
before a license may be permitted to take drinks to this area
-Areas consist of
-Washrooms
-Hallways
-Stairways
Sandy's Law
-Offence to serve or sell liquor unless a sign warns women that drinking while
pregnant can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
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Hours of Operation
Licensed Establishment/Special Occasion Permit
-Mon to Sun 11:00am-2:00am
-New Years 11:00am-3:00am
Stop Service Time (2)
-Orders must be served before this time even if ordered before the smart
serve time (cannot serve drinks after 2am).
-All alcohol and its containers must be cleared away within 45min or stop
service time.
Role of AGCO (7)
-Responsible for regulating sales and service of alcohol to the public within
establishment.
-Review liquor sales licence applications
-Issuing, transferring and reviewing liquor sales licenses and special occasion
permits
-Issuing licence endorsements to allow an establishment to sell or serve
alcohol under specific circumstances
-Inspecting licensed facilities to ensure compliance with LLA
-Adding terms and conditions to liquor sales license
-Taking administrative action if an establishment is not following the LLA or its
regulations
Endorsements
Issued by AGCO to an establishment to sell/serve alcohol under specific
circumstances.
Brew Pubs
Allow sales and service of beer manufactured on the premises for consumption
on the same premies
Wine Pub
Allow sales and service of wine manufactured on the premises for
consumption on the same premies
Mini-Bar
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