SmartServe Ontario Practice Exam

Can you sell samples of alcohol at a profit?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Only if approved

4. Only during promotional events

The correct answer is: No

The correct answer is that you cannot sell samples of alcohol at a profit. This is primarily due to regulations surrounding the sale and consumption of alcohol. Samples are typically intended to allow consumers to taste a product without the expectation of a profit being made from those samples. Selling samples for profit could undermine the purpose of responsible service and consumption practices mandated by law. Such regulations are in place to promote responsible drinking and ensure that all sales of alcohol are conducted safely and legally. The options that involve conditions such as needing approval or only selling during promotional events do not align with the core regulation that restricts selling samples for profit in any situation.