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The evolution of municipal alcohol policy

by DOUGLAS R, RYLETT M, NARBONNE-FORTIN C, GLIKSMAN L
Published in July 1999 - Page 21

Beginning in the late 1970s, municipal corporations in Ontario were confronted with the realization that they could be held civilly liable, at least partially, should the intoxicated harm themselves, someone else or cause property damage as a result of being served alcohol at events held in municipally-owned facilities. The threat became apparent as a result of incidents occurring at mismanaged alcohol-related sports banquets, anniversaries, wedding receptions, fund-raising events, and socials operated by community groups who

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