Safe Alcohol Service/Responsible Alcohol Service
Both mean that you never serve your guests to the point of intoxication and never serve alcohol to anyone under the legal drinking age (19)
Who is at fault for the
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Safe Alcohol Service/Responsible Alcohol Service
Both mean that you never serve your guests to the point of intoxication and never serve alcohol to anyone under the legal drinking age (19)
Who is at fault for the actions of an intoxicated customer?
The server, owner, and anyone else involved in the act of servicing the customer
You can be held legally liable and personally responsible for any penalties related to an intoxicated customer
Your establishment is NOT responsible and does not have to support you if something were to go wrong.
Intoxicated
A person is intoxicated when the quantity of alcohol they have drunk is greater than the amount their body can metabolize or eliminate. Intoxication alters the way a person acts and their ability to function.
Offences
-Fined
-Arrested
-Served Jail Time
-Temporary Licence Suspension
-Criminal Charges
-Academic Sanctions
-Job Loss
Responsibilities of a server
Responsible for assessing a customer
Determining whether a customer is legal
If you serve a customer to intoxication or serve alcohol to someone who appears to be showing signs of intoxication you are responsible until that person sobers up
How old must a server be to sell, serve, or handle alcohol?
Only individuals 18 years or older may sell, serve or handle alcohol in a licensed establishment.
non-alcoholic options
It can be beverage and meals. Under the Liquor License Act, a licensed establishment MUST offer a variety of light meals and alcohol free beverages
Who can sell or serve alcohol?
Under the Liquor Licence Act, establishments wishing to sell or serve alcohol to the public must have a valid Liquor Sales Licence, and must follow a strict set of regulations that apply to selling and serving alcohol.
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