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  1. Q1Which provincial body regulates the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario?

    • AThe Ontario Provincial Police
    • BService Ontario
    • CThe Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
    • DHealth Canada
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. 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.

    Topic: AGCO & Ontario Liquor Law

  2. Q2What is the name of the program that certifies responsible alcohol service in Ontario?

    • ATIPS Ontario
    • BSmart Serve
    • CProServe
    • DServSafe Alcohol
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Smart Serve

    Smart Serve is Ontario's AGCO-recognized responsible alcohol service training and certification program.

    Topic: AGCO & Ontario Liquor Law

  3. Q3Which Act currently governs the sale and service of liquor in Ontario?

    • AThe Liquor Control Act
    • BThe Alcohol Safety Act
    • CThe Public Houses Act
    • DThe Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. 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.

    Topic: AGCO & Ontario Liquor Law

  4. Q4In Ontario, who is required to be Smart Serve certified?

    • AAnyone who sells, serves, or handles alcohol at a licensed establishment
    • BOnly the bar owner
    • COnly bartenders, not servers
    • DOnly kitchen staff
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. 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.

    Topic: AGCO & Ontario Liquor Law

  5. Q5What is the legal drinking age in Ontario?

    • A18
    • B21
    • C19
    • D20
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. 19

    The legal drinking age in Ontario is 19. It is illegal to sell or serve alcohol to anyone under 19.

    Topic: AGCO & Ontario Liquor Law

  6. Q6Under the LLCA, serving alcohol to a person who is or appears to be intoxicated is:

    • APermitted if they ask politely
    • BAn offence
    • CAllowed if they are a regular customer
    • DOnly an issue if they drive
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. 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.

    Topic: AGCO & Ontario Liquor Law

  7. Q7What are the standard hours during which licensed establishments may sell and serve alcohol in Ontario?

    • A8:00 a.m. to midnight
    • BNoon to 2:00 a.m.
    • C9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
    • D24 hours a day
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. 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.

    Topic: AGCO & Ontario Liquor Law

  8. Q8After the legal serving hours end, by what time must patrons finish their drinks?

    • AImmediately
    • B15 minutes after
    • CWithin 2 hours
    • D45 minutes after the end of service
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. 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.

    Topic: AGCO & Ontario Liquor Law

  9. Q9A licensee who allows drunkenness or unlawful conduct on the premises may face:

    • APenalties, fines, or loss of their licence
    • BNo consequences
    • COnly a verbal warning
    • DA reward for good business
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. 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.

    Topic: AGCO & Ontario Liquor Law

  10. Q10Smart Serve certification in Ontario is best described as:

    • AA one-day event with no record
    • BA recognized certification you carry as proof of training
    • COnly for managers
    • DOptional for most staff
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. 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.

    Topic: AGCO & Ontario Liquor Law

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