AGCO warns Ontario liquor licensees of penalties and civil liability
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
The AGCO says Ontario liquor licensees may face monetary penalties, fines, imprisonment or licence suspension or revocation for serving intoxicated customers or encouraging excessive consumption. It also says third parties may claim compensation in specified circumstances when alcohol sales contribute to death, injury or property damage.
Liquor licensees face regulatory consequences and potential civil claims for specified service-related harms.