Alcoho-law 101.

The Liquor License Act provides alcohol laws, which are put in place, partly to control access to youth. Research is clear: the younger a person starts to drink, the more at risk they are for alcohol related problems in their future. Attending university is likely going to shape, or at the very least, influences your future. Knowing the truth about alcohol and the law will help you make informed decisions about your drinking.

For many university students, understanding alcohol laws is like understanding a language from another planet. You may have heard a lot of stories and half-truths. Here are the facts about serving, selling, transporting, possessing and consuming alcohol.

Alcoho-law 101 for students residents'
University of Windsor's guidelines concerning alcholol in the student residences

Can an underage youth ever drink legally?
Information on the age restrictions for alcohol consumption.

Can I take my drink outside of the university’s pub?
Legalities on the transport of alcohol.

How can I tell if a person is intoxicated?
Information on how to discern possible intoxication.

What about underage friends who visit me in my parent's home?
Get up to speed with all the legalities of having a party and drinking on campus.

What are the laws around carrying alcohol?
Legalities of the transport of alcohol.

What is the legal drinking age in Ontario?
Information on the age restrictions for alcholol consumption.