As a result, can be closed down, OPP involved and charges laid. These offences almost always lead to disciplinary action by the AGCO in the form of a monetary penalty, or suspension and/or revocation of the liquor licence. Recognizing signs of Intoxication are many signs of intoxication. They vary from person to person, and include: Inappropriate speech volume • Increase or decrease in the pace of speech • Slurred words • Deterioration of gross motor control; a person may stagger or fall • Deterioration of fine motor control; causing inability to pick up coin etc • Tiredness • A decrease in alertness • Red or glossy eyes and/or heavy eyelids • Excessive sweating • Noticeably shallow breathing • Strong smell of alcohol from the person • Age Identification One of the most serious infractions of Ontario’s liquor laws is the selling and/or serving of alcohol beverages to persons under the age of 19. Liquor may not be sold or served to anyone under 19 years of age. Only persons 18 years or older may sell, serve or handle liquor in a licenced establishment. Serving alcohol to minors is against the law and can lead to disciplinary action by the AGCO, charges by police or possible civil liability. The only acceptable forms of age identification are: Ontario Driver’s licence with photo Canadian Passport with a photo Canadian Citizenship Card Canadian Armed Forces Identification card Secured Indian Status card issues by the Government of Canada Permanent Resident Card issues by the Government of Canada A photo card issued under the Photo Card Act 2008 By law, the Ontario Health Card is not an acceptable form of ID, however if it is offered voluntarily, you may accept it at your discretion. As a reference to the above, it can be used as a secondary form of ID.
As a result, can be closed down, OPP involved and charges laid. These offences almost always lead to disciplinary action by the AGCO in the form of a monetary penalty, or suspension and/or revocation of the liquor licence. Recognizing signs of Intoxication are many signs of intoxication. They vary from person to person, and include: • Inappropriate speech volume • Increase or decrease in the pace of speech • Slurred words • Deterioration of gross motor control; a person may stagger or fall • Deterioration of fine motor control; causing inability to pick up coin etc • Tiredness • A decrease in alertness • Red or glossy eyes and/or heavy eyelids • Excessive sweating • Noticeably shallow breathing • Strong smell of alcohol from the person Age Identification One of the most serious infractions of Ontario’s liquor laws is the selling and/or serving of alcohol beverages to persons under the age of 19. Liquor may not be sold or served to anyone under 19 years of age. Only persons 18 years or older may sell, serve or handle liquor in a licenced establishment. Serving alcohol to minors is against the law and can lead to disciplinary action by the AGCO, charges by police or possible civil liability. The only acceptable forms of age identification are: Ontario Driver’s licence with photo Canadian Passport with a photo Canadian Citizenship Card Canadian Armed Forces Identification card Secured Indian Status card issues by the Government of Canada Permanent Resident Card issues by the Government of Canada A photo card issued under the Photo Card Act 2008 By law, the Ontario Health Card is not an acceptable form of ID, however if it is offered voluntarily, you may accept it at your discretion. As a reference to the above, it can be used as a secondary form of ID.
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