Liquor Licence Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19

Liquor Licence Act

R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER L.19

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Amended by:  1993, c. 31, s. 4; 1993, c. 38, s. 68; 1994, c. 18, s. 5; 1994, c. 27, s. 88; 1994, c. 37, ss. 13-18; 1996, c. 2, s. 69; 1996, c. 26, s. 3; 1996, c. 32, s. 73; 1997, c. 10, s. 24; 1998, c. 18, Sched. E, ss. 166-175; 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 63; 1998, c. 24; 1999, c. 12, Sched. F, s. 29; 2000, c. 26, Sched. B, s. 13; 2001, c. 9, Sched. D, s. 9; 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7; 2004, c. 12; 2004, c. 28.

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CONTENTS

Definitions

      1.  In this Act,

“alcohol” means a product of fermentation or distillation of grains, fruits or other agricultural products, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol; (“éthanol”)

“beer” means any beverage containing alcohol in excess of the prescribed amount obtained by the fermentation of an infusion or decoction of barley, malt and hops or of any similar products in drinkable water; (“bière”)

“Board” means the board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario established under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996; (“conseil”)

“brew on premise facility” means premises where equipment for the making of beer or wine on the premises is provided to individuals; (“centre de brassage libre-service”)

“government store” means a government store established under the Liquor Control Act; (“magasin du gouvernement”)

“licence” means a licence issued under this Act; (“permis”)

“liquor” means spirits, wine and beer or any combination thereof and includes any alcohol in a form appropriate for human consumption as a beverage, alone or in combination with any other matter; (“alcool”)

“manufacturer” means a person who produces liquor for sale; (“fabricant”)

“municipality” means a local municipality; (“municipalité”)

“Ontario wine” means,

         (a)    wine produced in Ontario from grapes, cherries, apples or other fruits grown in Ontario, the concentrated juice of those fruits or other agricultural products containing sugar or starch and includes Ontario wine to which is added herbs, water, honey, sugar or the distillate of Ontario wine or cereal grains grown in Ontario,

         (b)    wine produced by the alcoholic fermentation of Ontario honey, with or without the addition of caramel, natural botanical flavours or the distillate of Ontario honey wine, or

         (c)    wine produced from a combination of,

                        (i)    apples grown in Ontario or the concentrated juice thereof to which is added herbs, water, honey, sugar or the distillate of Ontario wine or cereal grains grown in Ontario, and

                       (ii)    the concentrated juice of apples grown outside of Ontario,

in such proportion as is prescribed; (“vin de l’Ontario”)

“permit” means a permit issued under this Act; (“permis de circonstance”)

“prescribed” means prescribed by the regulations; (“prescrit”)

“Registrar” means the Registrar of Alcohol and Gaming within the meaning of the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996; (“registrateur”)

“regulations” means the regulations made under this Act; (“règlements”)

“sell” means to supply for remuneration, directly or indirectly, in any manner by which the cost is recovered from the person supplied, alone or in combination with others, and “sale” has a corresponding meaning; (“vendre”, “vente”)

“spirits” means any beverage containing alcohol obtained by distillation; (“spiritueux”)

“supply” includes a licensee’s permitting the consumption on licensed premises of wine that a patron has brought onto the premises, in accordance with the regulations, for the patron’s consumption, alone or in the company of others; (“fournir”)

“wine” means any beverage containing alcohol in excess of the prescribed amount obtained by the fermentation of the natural sugar contents of fruits, including grapes, apples and other agricultural products containing sugar, and including honey and milk. (“vin”)  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 1; 1996, c. 26, s. 3 (1); 1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 166; 1998, c. 24, s. 1; 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (1, 2); 2004, c. 28, s. 1.

      2.  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (2).

      3.  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (3).

      4.  Repealed:  1993, c. 38, s. 68.

Licences and Permits

Licence or permit required

      5.  (1)  No person shall keep for sale, offer for sale or sell liquor except under the authority of a licence or permit to sell liquor or under the authority of a manufacturer’s licence.

Soliciting orders

      (2)  No person shall canvass for, receive or solicit orders for the sale of liquor unless the person is the holder of a licence or permit to sell liquor or unless the person is the holder of a licence to represent a manufacturer.

Delivery for fee

      (3)  No person shall deliver liquor for a fee except under the authority of a licence to deliver liquor.

Exception

      (4)  Subsections (1), (2) and (3) do not apply to the sale or delivery of liquor by or under the authority of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario under the Liquor Control Act.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 5.

Licence required, brew on premise facility

      5.1  No person shall operate a brew on premise facility except under the authority of a licence to operate such a facility.  1998, c. 24, s. 2.

Licence to sell

      6.  (1)  A person may apply to the Registrar for a licence to sell liquor.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 6 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Requirements

      (2)  Subject to subsection (4) or (4.1), an applicant is entitled to be issued a licence to sell liquor except if,

         (a)    having regard to the applicant’s financial position, the applicant cannot reasonably be expected to be financially responsible in the conduct of the applicant’s business;

         (b)    Repealed:  1998, c.18, Sched. E, s. 167 (1).

         (c)    Repealed:  1998, c.18, Sched. E, s. 167 (1).

         (d)    the past or present conduct of the persons referred to in subsection (3) affords reasonable grounds for belief that the applicant will not carry on business in accordance with the law and with integrity and honesty;

         (e)    the applicant or an employee or agent of the applicant makes a false statement or provides false information in an application under this Act;

          (f)    the applicant is carrying on activities that are, or will be, if the applicant is licensed, in contravention of this Act or the regulations;

         (g)    the premises, accommodation, equipment and facilities in respect of which the licence is to be issued are not, or will not be, if the applicant is licensed, in compliance with this Act and the regulations; or

         (h)    the licence is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents of the municipality in which the premises are located.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 6 (2); 1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 167 (1, 2).

Idem

      (3)  Clause (2) (d) applies to the following persons:

           1.    The applicant.

           2.    An officer or director of the applicant.

           3.    A person holding more than 10 per cent of the equity shares of the applicant or an officer or director of such person.

           4.    A person having a beneficial interest in the business of the applicant.

           5.    A person having responsibility for the management or operation of the business of the applicant.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 6 (3).

Prohibition

   (4)  A licence to sell liquor shall not be issued,

  (a)  to a manufacturer; or

  (b)  to a person who by reason of an agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person is likely to promote the sale of liquor or to sell the liquor of a manufacturer exclusive of any other manufacturer.  1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 167 (3).

Same

   (4.1)  Subject to subsection (4.2), a licence to sell liquor shall not be issued,

  (a)  to a person who is under agreement with any person to sell the liquor of any manufacturer;

  (b)  to a person who is associated or connected with a manufacturer or financially interested in a manufacturer as to be likely to promote the sale of liquor of that manufacturer;

  (c)  to a person who by reason of an agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person is likely to promote the sale of liquor of any manufacturer;

  (d)  to a person for premises in which a manufacturer has an interest, whether freehold or leasehold, or by way of mortgage or charge or other encumbrance, or by way of mortgage, lien or charge upon any personal property in the premises and whether the interest is direct or indirect or contingent or by way of suretyship or guarantee; or

  (e)  to a person in respect of a business in which a manufacturer has an interest by way of a franchise agreement.  1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 167 (3).

Exception

   (4.2)  The Registrar may issue a licence to sell liquor to an applicant mentioned in subsection (4.1) even if there is a financial relationship between the applicant and a manufacturer once the Board has considered the nature and extent of the financial relationship and it is not contrary to the public interest to issue the licence.  1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 167 (3); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (5).

Definition

      (5)  In this section,

“equity share” means a share of a class of shares that carries a voting right either under all circumstances or under some circumstances that have occurred and are continuing.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 6 (5).

Effect of default under Retail Sales Tax Act

      (6)  Despite any other provision of this Act, the Registrar shall not renew or transfer a licence to sell liquor or a licence to operate a brew on premise facility and no person is entitled to the renewal or transfer of either of those licences if the holder of the licence is in default of filing a return to the Minister of Finance or of paying any tax, interest or penalty assessed under the Retail Sales Tax Act.  1998, c. 24, s. 3; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Public notice of application

      7.  (1)  Subject to subsection (2), the Registrar shall give notice of an application for a licence to sell liquor to the residents of the municipality in which the premises are located by giving notice,

         (a)    in the prescribed manner in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality; and

         (b)    in any other manner that the Registrar considers desirable.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (6).

Exception

      (2)  The Registrar is not required to give notice under subsection (1) if the applicant for the licence is disentitled under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g) or subsection 6 (4) or (4.1).  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 7 (2); 1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 168 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Submissions

      (3)  In a notice given under subsection (1), the Registrar shall request from the residents of the municipality written submissions as to whether the issuance of the licence is in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 7 (3); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Idem

      (4)  Written submissions concerning an application shall be made in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 7 (4).

Registrar to consider application

      8.  (1)  The Registrar shall consider an application for a licence to sell liquor.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (7).

No objections

      (2)  If, after giving notice of an application under subsection 7 (1), the Registrar receives no written objections to the application from the residents of the municipality within the time for making submissions, the Registrar may,

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection 6 (2), (4) or (4.1); or

         (b)    issue a proposal to review the application.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (7).

Conditions on consent

      (3)  Where the Registrar approves an application under clause (2) (a), the Registrar may specify any conditions consented to by the applicant that are to be attached to the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (7).

Objections

      (4)  If, after giving notice of an application under subsection 7 (1), the Registrar receives one or more written objections to the application from the residents of the municipality within the time for making submissions, the Registrar shall consider the objections and may,

         (a)    call a public meeting;

         (b)    issue a proposal to review the application; or

         (c)    approve the application if,

                        (i)    the Board is of the opinion that the objections are frivolous or vexatious, and

                       (ii)    the applicant is not otherwise disentitled under this Act.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (7).

No notice

      (5)  If no notice of an application is given under subsection 7 (1) because the applicant is disentitled under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g) or subsection 6 (4) or (4.1), the Registrar shall issue a proposal to review the application.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (7).

Public meeting

      9.  (1)  If a public meeting is called under clause 8 (4) (a), the Registrar shall give notice in the prescribed manner of a time and place for the meeting.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 9 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Member to conduct meeting

      (2)  A member of the Board shall conduct the public meeting.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 9 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Representations by residents

      (3)  The member shall receive representations from the residents of the municipality in which the premises are located as to whether the issuance of the licence is in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 9 (3).

Idem

      (4)  The member shall consider the representations of the residents in determining whether to approve the application.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 9 (4).

Member to consider application

      (5)  After the meeting has been held, the member shall consider the application and may,

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection 6 (2), (4) or (4.1); or

         (b)    direct that a proposal to review the application be issued.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 9 (5); 1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 170.

Conditions on consent

      (6)  A member who approves an application under clause (5) (a) may specify any conditions consented to by the applicant that are to be attached to the licence.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 9 (6).

Licence to deliver

      10.  (1)  A person may apply to the Registrar for a licence to deliver liquor.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 10 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Requirements

      (2)  Subject to subsection (5), an applicant for a licence to deliver liquor is entitled to the issuance of the licence unless the applicant is disentitled for any ground under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g).  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 10 (2).

Registrar to consider application

      (3)  An application for a licence shall be considered by the Registrar, and the Registrar may,

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection (2); or

         (b)    issue a proposal to refuse to issue the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (8).

Conditions on consent

      (4)  Where the Registrar approves an application for a licence under clause (3) (a), the Registrar may specify any conditions consented to by the applicant that are to be attached to the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (8).

Prohibition

      (5)  A licence to deliver liquor shall not be issued,

         (a)    to a person who is under agreement with any person to sell or deliver the liquor of any manufacturer;

         (b)    to a manufacturer or to a person who is so associated or connected therewith or financially interested therein as to be likely to promote the sale or delivery of liquor of that manufacturer; or

         (c)    to a person who by reason of an agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person is likely to promote the sale or delivery of liquor of any manufacturer.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 10 (5).

Licence to represent manufacturer

      11.  (1)  No person shall directly or indirectly act as or purport to be an agent or representative of a manufacturer in respect of the sale of liquor or canvass for, receive, take or solicit an order for the sale of liquor by a manufacturer unless the person is the holder of a licence to represent that manufacturer.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 11 (1).

Applying for licence

      (2)  A person may apply to the Registrar for a licence to represent a manufacturer.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 11 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Requirements

      (3)  An applicant for a licence to represent a manufacturer is entitled to the issuance of the licence unless the applicant is disentitled for any ground under clause 6 (2) (d), (e) or (f).  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 11 (3).

Registrar to consider application

      (4)  An application for a licence shall be considered by the Registrar, and the Registrar may,

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection (3); or

         (b)    issue a proposal to refuse to issue the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (9).

Conditions on consent

      (5)  Where the Registrar approves an application for a licence under clause (4) (a), the Registrar may specify any conditions consented to by the applicant that are to be attached to the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (9).

Not transferable

      (6)  A licence to represent a manufacturer is not transferable.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 11 (6).

Licence to operate brew on premise facility

      11.1  (1)  A person may apply to the Registrar for a licence to operate a brew on premise facility.  1998, c. 24, s. 4; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Requirements

      (2)  An applicant for a licence to operate a brew on premise facility is entitled to the issuance of the licence unless the applicant is disentitled for any ground under clause 6 (2) (a), (d), (e), (f) or (g).  1998, c. 24, s. 4.

Registrar to consider application

      (3)  An application for a licence shall be considered by the Registrar, and the Registrar may,

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection (2); or

         (b)    issue a proposal to refuse to issue the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (10).

Conditions on consent

      (4)  Where the Registrar approves an application for a licence under clause (3) (a), the Registrar may specify any conditions consented to by the applicant that are to be attached to the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (10).

Issuance of licence

      12.  (1)  The Registrar shall issue a licence to sell liquor, a licence to deliver liquor, a licence to represent a manufacturer or a licence to operate a brew on premise facility to an applicant whose application is approved by the Registrar or by the Board, if the applicant complies with this Act and the regulations and pays the required fee.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (11).

Conditions of licence

      (2)  A licence is subject to such conditions as may be consented to by the applicant or licensee, imposed by the Board or prescribed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 12 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Limit on further applications

      (3)  If the issuance of a licence to sell liquor is refused on the ground under clause 6 (2) (h), no further application may be made for a licence for the same premises within two years after the date of the refusal.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 12 (3).

Exception

      (4)  If a member of the Board is satisfied that there has been a significant change in the circumstances that pertained at the time the application was refused, the Board may permit a re-application within the two-year period referred to in subsection (3).  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 12 (4); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Continuance pending renewal

      13.  (1)  If, within the time prescribed therefor or, if no time is prescribed, before expiry of a licence, the licensee has applied for renewal of the licence and paid the required fee, the licence shall be deemed to continue,

         (a)    until the renewal is granted; or

         (b)    if the licensee is served with notice of a proposal to refuse to grant the renewal, until the time for giving notice requiring a hearing has expired and, if a hearing is required, until the order has become final.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 13; 1996, c. 26, s. 3 (5).

Exception, default under the Retail Sales Tax Act

      (2)  Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a licence to sell liquor or to operate a brew on premise facility if the holder of the licence is in default of filing a return to the Minister of Finance or of paying any tax, interest or penalty assessed under the Retail Sales Tax Act.  1998, c. 24, s. 6.

Conditions on licence

      14.  (1)  The Registrar may at any time review a licence and may,

         (a)    attach to the licence any further conditions consented to by the licensee; or

         (b)    issue a proposal to attach to the licence any further conditions that the Registrar considers proper to give effect to the purposes of this Act.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (12).

Removal of conditions

      (2)  A member of the Board may, on the application of a licensee, remove a condition of a licence, other than a prescribed condition, if there is a change in circumstances.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (12).

Same

      (3)  If the member, on considering an application for the removal of a condition, decides not to remove the condition, the member shall direct that a proposal be issued to refuse to remove the condition.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (12).

Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew licence

      15.  (1)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to revoke or suspend a licence to sell liquor or refuse to renew such a licence for any ground under subsection 6 (2), (4) or (4.1) that would disentitle the licensee to a licence if the licensee were an applicant or if the licensee has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Same, licence to deliver liquor

      (2)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to revoke or suspend a licence to deliver liquor or refuse to renew such a licence for any ground under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g) or subsection 10 (5) that would disentitle the licensee to a licence if the licensee were an applicant or if the licensee has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Same, licence to represent manufacturer

      (3)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to revoke or suspend a licence to represent a manufacturer or refuse to renew such a licence for any ground under clause 6 (2) (d), (e) or (f) that would disentitle the licensee to a licence if the licensee were an applicant or if the licensee has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Same, manufacturer’s licence

      (4)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to revoke or suspend a manufacturer’s licence or refuse to renew such a licence for any ground under clause 6 (2) (d), (e), (f) or (g) or if the licensee has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Same, licence to operate brew on premise facility

      (5)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to revoke or suspend a licence to operate a brew on premise facility or refuse to renew such a licence for any ground under clause 6 (2) (a), (d), (e), (f) or (g) that would disentitle the licensee to a licence if the licensee were an applicant or if the licensee has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Interim suspension of licence

      (6)  If a proposal is issued to revoke or suspend a licence, the Registrar may by order suspend the licence prior to a hearing if he or she considers it to be necessary in the public interest.  2004, c. 28, s. 2.

Same

      (7)  An order to suspend a licence under subsection (6) takes effect immediately and, if a hearing is required, expires 15 days after the date of the notice requiring the hearing unless the hearing is commenced, in which case the Board may extend the time of expiration until the hearing is concluded.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Limit on further applications

      (8)  If the Board revokes a licence to sell liquor for the ground under clause 6 (2) (h), the Board may order, upon notice to the owner of the property at which the licensed premises is located, that no application for a licence may be made by any person in respect of the same premises within such period of time after the date of the revocation as the Board may specify, up to a maximum of two years, where, in the opinion of the Board, it is necessary to do so in the public interest.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Notice requiring hearing

      (9)  A notice under subsection (8) shall inform the owner of the property that the owner is entitled to a hearing by the Board if the owner mails or delivers to the Board, within 15 days after the notice is served on the owner, notice in writing requiring a hearing, and the owner may so require such a hearing.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Exception

      (10)  If the Board is satisfied that there has been a significant change in the circumstances in respect of the premises since the licence was revoked, the Board may permit an application for a licence to sell liquor within the period specified by the Board under subsection (8).  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Voluntary cancellation

      (11)  The Registrar may cancel a licence upon the request in writing of the licensee and the surrender of the licence by the licensee.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Change of ownership of business

      16.  (1)  Except as permitted by the regulations, if there is a prescribed change of ownership of a business carried on under a licence, no person shall keep for sale, offer for sale or sell liquor, deliver liquor for a fee or operate a brew on premise facility under the authority of the licence unless the licence is transferred by the Registrar in accordance with this Act and the regulations  1998, c. 24, s. 8; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Change of ownership of corporate licensee

      (2)  Except as permitted by the regulations, if there is a prescribed change of ownership of a licensee that is a corporation, the licensee shall not keep for sale, offer for sale or sell liquor, deliver liquor for a fee or operate a brew on premise facility under the authority of the licensee’s licence unless the licence is transferred by the Registrar in accordance with this Act and the regulations.  1998, c. 24, s. 8; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Transfer of licence

      17.  (1)  A person may apply to the Registrar for the transfer of a licence to sell liquor, a licence to deliver liquor or a licence to operate a brew on premise facility unless a proposal to revoke or suspend the licence has been issued.  2000, c. 26, Sched. B, s. 13; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Requirements, licence to sell liquor

      (2)  An applicant for the transfer of a licence to sell liquor is entitled to the transfer except if the applicant would not be entitled to the issuance of a licence for any ground under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g) or subsection 6 (4) or (4.1).  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 17 (2); 1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 172.

Same, licence to operate brew on premise facility

      (2.1)  An applicant for the transfer of a licence to operate a brew on premise facility is entitled to the transfer except if the applicant would not be entitled to the issuance of a licence for any ground under clause 6 (2) (a), (d), (e), (f) or (g).  1998, c. 24, s. 9 (2).

Idem, licence to deliver liquor

      (3)  An applicant for the transfer of a licence to deliver liquor is entitled to the transfer except if the applicant would not be entitled to the issuance of a licence for any ground under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g) or subsection 10 (5).  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 17 (3).

Registrar to consider application

      (4)  An application for a transfer of a licence shall be considered by the Registrar, and the Registrar may,

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection (2) or (3); or

         (b)    issue a proposal to refuse to transfer the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (14).

Conditions on consent

      (5)  Where the Registrar approves an application under clause (4) (a), the Registrar may specify any conditions consented to by the applicant that are to be attached to the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (14).

Transfer

      (6)  The Registrar shall transfer a licence to an applicant whose application is approved by the Registrar or the Board, if the applicant complies with this Act and the regulations and pays the required fee.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (14).

Conditions of licence

      (7)  A licence transferred under this section is subject to such conditions as may be consented to by the applicant, imposed by the Board or prescribed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 17 (7); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Temporary transfer

      18.  (1)  The Registrar, in accordance with the regulations, may transfer a licence to sell liquor and a licence to operate a brew on premise facility for a period of not more than one year to permit the orderly disposition of the business carried on under the licence.  1998, c. 24, s. 10; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Idem

      (2)  Subsection 17 (2) does not apply to a temporary transfer under this section.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 18 (2).

Special occasion permit

      19.  (1)  A person may apply to the Registrar for a permit authorizing the holder thereof to sell or serve liquor on a prescribed special occasion.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 19 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Requirements

      (2)  An applicant for a permit for a special occasion is entitled to be issued the permit except if,

         (a)    the applicant would not be entitled to the issuance of a licence to sell liquor for any ground under clauses 6 (2) (d) to (g) or subsection 6 (4) or (4.1); or

         (b)    the premises for which the permit is applied are disqualified under section 20.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 19 (2); 1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 173.

Definition

      (3)  In this section,

“authorized person” means a person within a class of persons designated by the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 19 (3).

Consideration of application

      (4)  An application for a permit shall be considered by the Registrar or an authorized person, and the Registrar or authorized person may,

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection (2); or

         (b)    issue a proposal to refuse to issue the permit.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (15).

Conditions on consent

      (5)  Where the Registrar or an authorized person approves an application for a permit, the Registrar or authorized person may specify any conditions consented to by the applicant that are to be attached to the permit.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (15).

Issuance of permit

      (6)  The Registrar shall issue a permit to an applicant whose application is approved by the Registrar, an authorized person or the Board, if the applicant complies with this Act and the regulations and pays the required fee.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (15).

Conditions of permit

      (7)  A permit is subject to such conditions as may be consented to by the applicant or permit holder, imposed by the Board or prescribed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 19 (7); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Imposition of new conditions on permit

      (8)  The Registrar may at any time review a permit and may,

         (a)    attach to the permit any further conditions consented to by the permit holder; or

         (b)    issue a proposal to attach to the permit any further conditions that the Registrar considers proper to give effect to the purposes of this Act.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (16).

Removal of conditions

      (9)  A member of the Board may, on the application of a permit holder, remove a condition of a permit, other than a prescribed condition, if there is a change in circumstances.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (16).

Same

      (10)  If the member of the Board, upon considering an application for removal of a condition, decides not to remove the condition, the member shall direct that a proposal be issued to refuse to remove the condition.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (16).

Revocation of permit

      (11)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to revoke a permit for any ground that would disentitle the holder to a permit if the holder were an applicant under subsection (2), or if the holder has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the permit.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (16).

Immediate revocation of permit

      (12)  If a proposal is issued to revoke a permit, the Board may by order revoke the permit prior to a hearing if two members of the Board,

         (a)    consider it to be necessary in the public interest;

         (b)    are satisfied that false information has been furnished in an application for the permit;

         (c)    are satisfied that the holder has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the permit; or

         (d)    determine that the premises for which the permit is issued are disqualified under section 20.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 19 (12); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Idem

      (13)  An order to revoke a permit under subsection (12) takes effect immediately.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 19 (13).

Same

   (14)  A police officer or a person designated under subsection 43 (1) may, by giving a notice of revocation in accordance with subsection (15), revoke a special occasion permit issued for an event while the event is under way if he or she reasonably believes that this Act or a prescribed provision of the regulations is being contravened in connection with the event.  1994, c. 37, s. 13.

Same

   (15)  The notice of revocation may be given orally or in writing to the permit holder or to a person designated under the regulations by the permit holder to attend the event in the permit holder’s place.  1994, c. 37, s. 13.

Same

   (16)  A notice of revocation under subsection (14) takes effect immediately.  1994, c. 37, s. 13.

Disqualification of premises

      20.  (1)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to disqualify premises for purposes of issuing permits under section 19 on the grounds of a contravention of the law that has occurred at a previous event held on the premises.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (17).

Interim disqualification of premises

      (2)  If a proposal is issued to disqualify premises, the Board may by order disqualify the premises prior to a hearing, if two members of the Board consider it to be necessary in the public interest.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 20 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Idem

      (3)  An order to disqualify premises under subsection (2) takes effect immediately and, if a hearing is required, expires fifteen days after the date of the notice requiring the hearing unless the hearing is commenced, in which case the Board may extend the time of expiration until the hearing is concluded.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 20 (3); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Exception

   (4)  If a member of the Board is satisfied that there has been a significant change in the circumstances on which the board based an order disqualifying the premises under subsection (2), the Board may rescind the order for the purpose of issuing a permit under section 19.  1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 174; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Refusal of special occasion permit or caterer’s endorsement

Definitions

      20.1   (1)  In this section,

“caterer’s endorsement” means an endorsement to a licence to sell liquor, made under the regulations, authorizing an applicant to sell and serve liquor for an event held on premises other than premises to which the licence applies; (“avenant relatif au traiteur”)

“special occasion permit” means a permit issued under section 19. (“permis de circonstance”)  1999, c. 12, Sched. F, s. 29.

Restriction

      (2)  The Registrar shall not grant a special occasion permit or a caterer’s endorsement with respect to a premises if,

         (a)    the Registrar or Board has refused an application for a licence to sell liquor on the premises on the ground described in clause 6 (2) (h) within the past two years;

         (b)    the Registrar or Board has revoked or suspended the licence to sell liquor on the premises, and the revocation or suspension is still in effect; or

         (c)    a disqualification under section 20 is still in effect concerning the premises.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (18).

Saving

      (3)  Despite clause (2) (a), the Board may authorize the sale or service of liquor at a premises under a special occasion permit or a caterer’s endorsement if it is satisfied that a significant change in circumstances has occurred since the time the Board or Registrar refused to issue a licence on the basis of clause 6 (2) (h).  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (18).

Notice of proposal

      21.  (1)  If the Registrar issues a proposal with respect to any of the following matters, the Registrar shall serve notice of the proposal together with written reasons on the applicant or licensee:

           1.    Review an application for a licence to sell liquor.

           2.    Refuse to issue a licence to deliver liquor or a licence to represent a manufacturer.

           3.    Refuse to issue a licence to operate a brew on premise facility.

           4.    Refuse to renew a licence.

           5.    Refuse to transfer a licence, other than a manufacturer’s licence.

           6.    Suspend or revoke a licence.

           7.    Attach a condition to a licence.

           8.    Refuse to remove a condition of a licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (19).

Same

      (2)  If the Registrar or an authorized person under section 19 issues a proposal with respect to any of the following matters, the Registrar shall serve notice of the proposal together with written reasons on the applicant or permit holder:

           1.    Refusing to issue a permit.

           2.    Revoking a permit.

           3.    Attaching a condition to a permit.

           4.    Refusing to remove a condition of a permit.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (19).

Same

      (3)  If the Registrar issues a proposal to disqualify premises under section 20, the Registrar shall serve notice of the proposal together with written reasons on the owner of the premises.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (19).

Notice requiring hearing

      (4)  A notice of a proposal shall inform the applicant, licensee, permit holder or owner that the person is entitled to a hearing by the Board if the person mails or delivers to the Board, within 15 days after the notice is served on the person, notice in writing requiring a hearing by the Board, and the person may so require such a hearing.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (19).

No hearing

      (5)  If a person to whom a notice is sent under this section does not require a hearing by the Board, the Registrar may,

         (a)    in the case of a notice of a proposal to review an application for a licence to sell liquor, refuse to issue the licence; or

         (b)    in any case other than that referred to in clause (a), carry out the proposal stated in the notice.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (19).

Manufacturer’s licence to sell to L.C.B.O.

      22.  (1)  A manufacturer of spirits, beer or Ontario wine may apply to the Registrar for a licence to sell the spirits, beer or Ontario wine to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario under the Liquor Control Act.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 22 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Issuance

      (2)  The Board may issue a manufacturer’s licence to an applicant under this section.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 22 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Conditions

      (3)  A manufacturer’s licence is subject to such conditions as may be imposed by the Board or prescribed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 22 (3); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Transfer

      (4)  The Board, in accordance with the regulations, may transfer a manufacturer’s licence.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 22 (4); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Decision final

      (5)  The Board’s decision to issue or transfer or to refuse to issue or transfer a manufacturer’s licence is final.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 22 (5); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

      (6)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (9).

Hearings

Hearing

      23.  (1)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (10).

      (2)  Repealed:  1994, c. 27, s. 88 (1).

      (3)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (11).

      (4)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (11).

Notice

      (5)  The Board shall fix a time and place for the hearing of the matter and shall at least ten days before the day fixed cause notice of the hearing to be served upon the person who has required the hearing.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 23 (5); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

      (6)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (11).

      (7)  repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (11).

      (8)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (11).

      (9)  Repealed:  1994, c. 27, s. 88 (2).

Powers

      (10)  Following a hearing to consider a proposal to review an application for a licence to sell liquor, the Board may approve the application or may refuse to issue the licence.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 23 (10); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Idem

      (11)  Following a hearing to consider any other proposal referred to in subsection 21 (1), (2) or (3), the Board may decline to carry out the proposal or may carry out the proposal, in whole or in part, and with any changes that the Board considers appropriate, and the Board may approve an application to which the proposal relates.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 23 (11); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Conditions

      (12)  Following a hearing, the Board may attach to a licence or permit any condition that the Board considers proper to give effect to the purposes of this Act.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 23 (12); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

      (13)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (11).

      (14)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (11).

      (15)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (11).

Reviewing decision or order

      24.  The Board shall not review a decision or order refusing the issuance of a licence to sell liquor or revoking, suspending or refusing to renew such a licence if the decision or order is based on the ground under clause 6 (2) (h).  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (12); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

      25.  Repealed: 1996, c. 26, s. 3 (13).

      26.  Repealed: 1996, c. 26, s. 3 (13).

Responsible Use

Unlawful purchase

      27.  No person shall purchase liquor except from a government store or from a person authorized by licence or permit to sell liquor.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 27.

Unlawful gift

      28.  No manufacturer or employee, agent or licensed representative of a manufacturer shall give any liquor to any person, except as permitted by the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 28.

Sale to intoxicated person

      29.  No person shall sell or supply liquor or permit liquor to be sold or supplied to any person who is or appears to be intoxicated.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 29.

Rules, persons under 19

      30.  (1)  No person shall knowingly sell or supply liquor to a person under nineteen years of age.

Idem

      (2)  No person shall sell or supply liquor to a person who appears to be under nineteen years of age.

Permitting possession or consumption

      (3)  No licensee or employee or agent of a licensee shall knowingly permit a person under nineteen years of age to have or consume liquor in the licensee’s licensed premises.

Idem

      (4)  No licensee or employee or agent of a licensee shall permit a person who appears to be under nineteen years of age to have or consume liquor in the licensee’s licensed premises.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 30 (1-4).

Person under 19, use of brew on premise facility

      (4.1)  No licensee of a brew on premise facility or employee or agent of such a licensee shall,

         (a)    knowingly permit a person under 19 years of age to use the facility for the making of beer or wine;

         (b)    permit a person who appears to be under 19 years of age to use the facility for the making of beer or wine.  1998, c. 24, s. 12 (1).

Exception to subss. (3) and (4)

      (5)  Subsections (3) and (4) do not prohibit a licensee or employee or agent of a licensee from permitting a person eighteen years of age to be in possession of liquor during the course of the person’s employment on the licensee’s licensed premises.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 30 (5).

Reliance on documentation

      (6)  A person who sells or supplies liquor to another person, permits another person to have or consume liquor in licensed premises or permits a person to use a brew on premise facility to make beer or wine on the basis of documentation of a prescribed type is not in contravention of subsection (2), (4) or (4.1) if there is no apparent reason to doubt the authenticity of the documentation or that it was issued to the person producing it.

Court may determine apparent age

      (7)  In a prosecution for a contravention of subsection (2), (4) or (4.1), the court may determine, from the appearance of the person and from other relevant circumstances, whether a person to whom liquor was served or supplied, a person who was permitted to have or consume liquor or a person who was permitted to use a brew on premise facility to make beer or wine appears to be under 19 years of age.  1998, c. 24, s. 12 (2).

Possession or consumption

      (8)  No person under nineteen years of age shall have, consume, attempt to purchase, purchase or otherwise obtain liquor.

Exception to subs. (8)

      (9)  Subsection (8) does not prohibit a person eighteen years of age from being in possession of liquor during the course of the person’s employment on premises in which the sale of liquor is authorized.

Entering premises

      (10)  No person under nineteen years of age shall enter or remain on premises in which the sale of liquor is authorized if the person knows that a condition of the licence or permit for the premises prohibits the entry of persons under nineteen years of age.

Exception to subs. (10)

      (11)  Subsection (10) does not apply to a person eighteen years of age who is employed on premises in which the sale of liquor is authorized while the person is on the premises during the course of his or her employment.

Improper documentation

      (12)  No person shall present as evidence of his or her age any documentation other than documentation that was lawfully issued to him or her.

Supply by parent

      (13)  This section does not apply,

         (a)    to the supplying of liquor to a person under nineteen years of age in a residence as defined in section 31 or in a private place as defined in the regulations by a parent of the person or a person having lawful custody of the person; or

         (b)    to the consumption of liquor by a person who is supplied liquor in a manner described in clause (a), if the liquor is consumed at the place where it is supplied.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 30 (8-13).

Requirement to display sign

      30.1  (1)  No person shall sell or supply liquor or offer to sell or supply liquor from a prescribed premises unless,

         (a)    the premises prominently displays a warning sign containing the prescribed information that cautions women who are pregnant that the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is the cause of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder;

         (b)    the sign is posted at the premises in accordance with the prescribed criteria; and

         (c)    the sign satisfies any other criteria that are prescribed.  2004, c. 12, s. 1.

Language of sign

      (2)  A sign under subsection (1) shall be in English and may be in any other language that is prescribed.  2004, c. 12, s. 1.

Regulations

      (3)  The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations,

         (a)    prescribing premises and types of premises that are required to display a sign under subsection (1);

         (b)    governing signs for the purposes of subsection (1);

         (c)    prescribing languages, other than English, which may be used in a sign for the purposes of subsection (2) and specifying areas of the Province where a sign in a prescribed language may be displayed.  2004, c. 12, s. 1.

Binds the Crown

      (4)  This section binds the Crown.  2004, c. 12, s. 1.

Unlawful possession or consumption

Definition

      31.  (1)  In this section,

“residence” means a place that is actually occupied and used as a dwelling, whether or not in common with other persons, including all premises used in conjunction with the place to which the general public is not invited or permitted access, and, if the place occupied and used as a dwelling is a tent, includes the land immediately adjacent to and used in conjunction with the tent.

Unlawful possession or consumption

      (2)  No person shall have or consume liquor in any place other than,

         (a)    a residence;

         (b)    premises in respect of which a licence or permit is issued; or

         (c)    a private place as defined in the regulations.

Exception

      (3)  Subsection (2) does not apply to the possession of liquor that is in a closed container.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 31 (1-3).

Same

      (3.1)  Despite clause (2) (b), no person shall consume beer or wine in a licensed brew on premise facility except as permitted by the regulations.  1998, c. 24, s. 13.

Intoxication

      (4)  No person shall be in an intoxicated condition,

         (a)    in a place to which the general public is invited or permitted access; or

         (b)    in any part of a residence that is used in common by persons occupying more than one dwelling in the residence.

Arrest without warrant

      (5)  A police officer may arrest without warrant any person whom he or she finds contravening subsection (4) if, in the opinion of the police officer, to do so is necessary for the safety of any person.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 31 (4, 5).

Conveying liquor in vehicle, boat

      32.  (1)  No person shall drive or have the care or control of a motor vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act or a motorized snow vehicle, whether it is in motion or not, while there is contained in the vehicle any liquor, except under the authority of a licence or permit.

Exception

      (2)  Subsection (1) does not apply if the liquor in the vehicle,

         (a)    is in a container that is unopened and the seal unbroken; or

         (b)    is packed in baggage that is fastened closed or is not otherwise readily available to any person in the vehicle.

Conveying liquor in boat

      (3)  No person shall operate or have the care or control of a boat that is underway while there is contained in the boat any liquor, except under the authority of a licence or permit.

Exception

      (4)  Subsection (3) does not apply if the liquor in the boat,

         (a)    is in a container that is unopened and the seal unbroken; or

         (b)    is stored in a closed compartment.

Search of vehicle or boat

      (5)  A police officer who has reasonable grounds to believe that liquor is being unlawfully kept in a vehicle or boat may at any time, without a warrant, enter and search the vehicle or boat and search any person found in it.

Definition

      (6)  In this section,

“boat” includes any ship or boat or any other description of vessel used or designed to be used in the navigation of water.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 32.

Unlawful consumption or supply of alcohol

      33.  No person shall,

         (a)    drink alcohol in a form that is not a liquor; or

         (b)    supply alcohol in a form that is not a liquor to another person, if the person supplying the alcohol knows or ought to know that the other person intends it to be used as a drink.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 33.

Prohibition, possession of liquor

      33.1  (1)  No person shall possess liquor in excess of the prescribed quantity unless,

         (a)    the liquor was purchased by an individual from a government store for his or her personal use;

         (b)    the liquor was manufactured by an individual in accordance with the law for his or her personal use or for service at an event at which liquor may be served under the authority of a permit;

         (c)    the liquor was legally imported into Ontario;

         (d)    the liquor is possessed by or under the authority of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario under the Liquor Control Act; or

         (e)    the liquor is possessed by or under the authority of a licence or permit issued by the Registrar under this Act.  1994, c. 18, s. 5 (4); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Personal use

      (2)  In this section, references to an individual’s personal use of liquor refer to,

         (a)    consuming the liquor;

         (b)    serving the liquor to other individuals at a private place as defined under paragraph 30 of subsection 62 (1);

         (c)    giving the liquor to another individual as a gift.  1994, c. 18, s. 5 (4).

Removing person from premises

      34.  (1)  The holder of a licence or permit issued in respect of premises shall ensure that a person does not remain on the premises if the holder has reasonable grounds to believe that the person,

         (a)    is unlawfully on the premises;

         (b)    is on the premises for an unlawful purpose; or

         (c)    is contravening the law on the premises.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 34 (1).

Idem

      (2)  The holder of a licence or permit may request a person referred to in subsection (1) to leave the premises immediately and if the request is not forthwith complied with may remove the person or cause the person to be removed by the use of no more force than is necessary.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 34 (2).

Order to vacate premises

      (3)  If there are reasonable grounds to believe that a disturbance or breach of the peace sufficient to constitute a threat to the public safety is being caused on premises for which a licence or permit is issued, a police officer may require that all persons vacate the premises.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 34 (3).

Not to remain after being required to leave

      (3.1)  No person shall remain on licensed premises after being required to vacate the premises by a police officer under subsection (3).  2004, c. 28, s. 3.

No re-entry

      (3.2)  No person shall re-enter the licensed premises on the same day he or she is required to vacate unless authorized to re-enter by a police officer.  2004, c. 28, s. 3.

Duty to ensure premises vacated

      (4)  The holder of the licence or permit for premises that are required to be vacated under subsection (3) shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that the premises are vacated.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 34 (4).

Right to refuse entry

      (5)  A licensee or employee of a licensee who has reason to believe that the presence of a person on the licensee’s licensed premises is undesirable may,

         (a)    request the person to leave; or

         (b)    forbid the person to enter the licensed premises.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 34 (5).

Not to remain after request to leave

      (6)  No person shall,

         (a)    remain on licensed premises after he or she is requested to leave by the licensee or an employee of the licensee; or

         (b)    re-enter the licensed premises on the same day he or she is requested to leave.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 34 (6).

Removing persons from premises where contravention suspected

   34.1  (1)  If there are reasonable grounds to believe that this Act or a prescribed provision of the regulations is being contravened on any premises, a police officer may require that all persons vacate the premises.  1994, c. 37, s. 14.

Not to remain after being required to leave

      (1.1)  No person shall,

         (a)    remain on the premises after being required to vacate the premises by a police officer under subsection (1);

         (b)    re-enter the premises on the same day he or she is required to vacate unless authorized to re-enter by a police officer.  2004, c. 28, s. 4.

Non-application of subs. (1)

   (2)  Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of persons actually residing in the premises.  1994, c. 37, s. 14.

By-law designating recreational area

      35.  (1)  The council of a municipality may by by-law designate a recreational area within the municipality that is owned or controlled by the municipality as a place where the possession of liquor is prohibited.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 35 (1).

Non-application of subs. (1)

      (2)  A designation under subsection (1) does not prevent the Registrar from issuing any licence or permit under this Act.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 35 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Unlawful possession

      (3)  No person shall have liquor in a place designated under subsection (1).  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 35 (3).

Exception to subs. (3)

      (4)  Subsection (3) does not apply to a person in possession of liquor under the authority of a licence or permit or in possession of liquor purchased on premises in respect of which a licence or permit is issued.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 35 (4).

Definition

      (5)  In this section,

“municipality” includes an upper-tier municipality.  2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table.

Taking to hospital in lieu of charge

      36.  (1)  A police officer who finds a person apparently in contravention of subsection 31 (4) may take the person into custody and, in lieu of laying an information in respect of the contravention, may escort the person to a hospital designated by the regulations.

Protection from liability

      (2)  No action or other proceeding for damages shall be instituted against any physician or any hospital or officer or employee of a hospital on the grounds only that the person examines or treats without consent a person who is brought to the hospital under subsection (1).  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 36.

Exception

   (3)  Subsection (2) does not apply if consent to the examination or treatment is required under the Health Care Consent Act, 1996.  1996, c. 2, s. 69 (1).

Detention in institution

      37.  (1)  If it appears that a person in contravention of subsection 31 (4) may benefit therefrom, the court making the conviction may order the person to be detained for treatment for a period of ninety days or such lesser period as the court thinks advisable in an institution designated by the regulations.

Idem

      (2)  If, at any time during a person’s period of detention ordered under subsection (1), the superintendent of the institution is of the opinion that further detention in the institution will not benefit the person, the superintendent may release the person.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 37.

Consent to treatment

   (3)  An order under subsection (1) does not authorize the administration of a treatment without consent, if consent to the treatment is required under the Health Care Consent Act, 1996.  1996, c. 2, s. 69 (2).

Advertising

      38.  (1)  No person shall advertise liquor except in accordance with the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 38 (1).

Order of cessation

      (2)  If two members of the Board are of the opinion that an advertisement contravenes this Act or the regulations, the Board may order the cessation of the use of the advertisement.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 38 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Notice of order

      (3)  The Board shall serve notice of an order under subsection (2), together with reasons therefor, on the person to whom the order is directed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 38 (3); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Notice requiring hearing

      (4)  A notice of an order shall inform the person to whom the order is directed that the person is entitled to a hearing by the Board if the person mails or delivers to the Board, within fifteen days after the notice is served on the person, notice in writing requiring a hearing by the Board, and the person may so require such a hearing.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 38 (4); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Commencement of order

      (5)  Unless otherwise provided in the order, an order under subsection (2) takes effect immediately.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 38 (5).

Expiry of order

      (6)  If a hearing is required, an order under subsection (2) expires fifteen days after the date of the notice requiring the hearing unless the hearing is commenced, in which case the Board may extend the time of expiration until the hearing is concluded.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 38 (6); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Application

      (7)  If the Board is required to hold a hearing under subsection (4), the provisions of section 10 of the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996 and of subsections 23 (5), (11) and (12) apply with necessary modifications to the hearing.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 38 (7); 1996, c. 26, s. 3 (14); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Powers

      (8)  Following a hearing to consider an order under subsection (2), the Board may confirm, vary or rescind the order.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 38 (8); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Civil liability

      39.  The following rules apply if a person or an agent or employee of a person sells liquor to or for a person whose condition is such that the consumption of liquor would apparently intoxicate the person or increase the person’s intoxication so that he or she would be in danger of causing injury to himself or herself or injury or damage to another person or the property of another person:

           1.    If the person to or for whom the liquor is sold commits suicide or meets death by accident while so intoxicated, an action under Part V of the Family Law Act lies against the person who or whose employee or agent sold the liquor.

           2.    If the person to or for whom the liquor is sold causes injury or damage to another person or the property of another person while so intoxicated, the other person is entitled to recover an amount as compensation for the injury or damage from the person who or whose employee or agent sold the liquor.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 39.

Exception for drugs and medicines

      40.  (1)  This Act does not prevent,

         (a)    the sale of a drug dispensed as a medicine by a person allowed to do so under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991;

         (b)    the sale of a drug compounded, dispensed or supplied in and by a hospital or a health or custodial institution approved or licensed under any general or special Act under the authority of a prescriber as defined in subsection 117 (1) of the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act for a person under health care provided by the hospital or institution;

         (c)    the sale of a medicine registered under the Food and