SMART SERVE ACTUAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What is a No-Sale Permit?
Answer: A No-Sale Permit is required for events where liquor is served
to guests at no charge.
⩥ What is a No-Sale Tailgate Permit?
Answer: A No-Sale Tailgate Permit allows individuals to possess and
consume liquor brought by attendees over the age of 19.
⩥ What is an Auction Permit?
Answer: An Auction Permit is required for the sale of liquor through an
auction, including delivery for a fee.
⩥ What are Special Occasion Permits?
Answer: Special Occasion Permits are issued for the sale, service, and
sampling of liquor at private or public events.
⩥ What is required of individuals issued a Special Occasion Permit?
Answer: They must understand and follow all liquor regulations and
ensure all staff handling liquor are at least 18 years old.
,⩥ What is a General Public Event?
Answer: A General Public Event is open to everyone and requires a
Public Event Permit to advertise or profit from selling liquor.
⩥ What defines a Charity Event?
Answer: A Charity Event is organized by a registered charitable
organization, with proceeds supporting charitable causes.
⩥ What is an Industry Promotional Event?
Answer: An Industry Promotional Event promotes a liquor
manufacturer's product and allows sampling and orders for liquor
purchases.
⩥ What is a Tailgate Event?
Answer: A Tailgate Event is held close to a live sporting event, allowing
individuals aged 19 or older to bring and consume their own alcohol.
⩥ What are the advertising restrictions for a Private Event?
Answer: A Private Event cannot be advertised, must be attended only by
invited guests, and cannot profit from liquor sales.
⩥ What sources can liquor be purchased from for a Private Event?
Answer: Liquor must be purchased from the LCBO, Brewers Retail Inc.,
or licensed retail stores.
, ⩥ What is the alcohol content limit for beer sold in grocery stores?
Answer: Beer, ready-to-drink beverages, and alcoholic cider can have an
alcohol content no greater than 7.1% by volume.
⩥ What is the alcohol content limit for wine sold in grocery stores?
Answer: Wine can have an alcohol content no greater than 18% by
volume.
⩥ What must licensed grocery stores do regarding liquor sales?
Answer: They must record all wholesale purchases and sales of liquor
for at least one year.
⩥ What is required for staff selling liquor in retail stores?
Answer: All staff must be at least 18 years old and complete an approved
training course.
⩥ What is prohibited regarding second-party purchasers?
Answer: Liquor cannot be sold to someone buying on behalf of another
individual who is intoxicated or underage.
⩥ What must be displayed in liquor retail stores?
Answer: The liquor license and any endorsements must be posted in an
obvious place.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What is a No-Sale Permit?
Answer: A No-Sale Permit is required for events where liquor is served
to guests at no charge.
⩥ What is a No-Sale Tailgate Permit?
Answer: A No-Sale Tailgate Permit allows individuals to possess and
consume liquor brought by attendees over the age of 19.
⩥ What is an Auction Permit?
Answer: An Auction Permit is required for the sale of liquor through an
auction, including delivery for a fee.
⩥ What are Special Occasion Permits?
Answer: Special Occasion Permits are issued for the sale, service, and
sampling of liquor at private or public events.
⩥ What is required of individuals issued a Special Occasion Permit?
Answer: They must understand and follow all liquor regulations and
ensure all staff handling liquor are at least 18 years old.
,⩥ What is a General Public Event?
Answer: A General Public Event is open to everyone and requires a
Public Event Permit to advertise or profit from selling liquor.
⩥ What defines a Charity Event?
Answer: A Charity Event is organized by a registered charitable
organization, with proceeds supporting charitable causes.
⩥ What is an Industry Promotional Event?
Answer: An Industry Promotional Event promotes a liquor
manufacturer's product and allows sampling and orders for liquor
purchases.
⩥ What is a Tailgate Event?
Answer: A Tailgate Event is held close to a live sporting event, allowing
individuals aged 19 or older to bring and consume their own alcohol.
⩥ What are the advertising restrictions for a Private Event?
Answer: A Private Event cannot be advertised, must be attended only by
invited guests, and cannot profit from liquor sales.
⩥ What sources can liquor be purchased from for a Private Event?
Answer: Liquor must be purchased from the LCBO, Brewers Retail Inc.,
or licensed retail stores.
, ⩥ What is the alcohol content limit for beer sold in grocery stores?
Answer: Beer, ready-to-drink beverages, and alcoholic cider can have an
alcohol content no greater than 7.1% by volume.
⩥ What is the alcohol content limit for wine sold in grocery stores?
Answer: Wine can have an alcohol content no greater than 18% by
volume.
⩥ What must licensed grocery stores do regarding liquor sales?
Answer: They must record all wholesale purchases and sales of liquor
for at least one year.
⩥ What is required for staff selling liquor in retail stores?
Answer: All staff must be at least 18 years old and complete an approved
training course.
⩥ What is prohibited regarding second-party purchasers?
Answer: Liquor cannot be sold to someone buying on behalf of another
individual who is intoxicated or underage.
⩥ What must be displayed in liquor retail stores?
Answer: The liquor license and any endorsements must be posted in an
obvious place.
