Can a Provincial Offences Notice (PON) be served to someone who supplied liquor to a person under 19?

The correct response indicates that a Provincial Offences Notice (PON) cannot be served in this particular case because the offence of supplying liquor to a person under 19 does not have a set fine attached to it. This means that, rather than being a straightforward infractions that incurs a specific monetary penalty, the offence requires a court appearance to determine the consequences, which can include potential fines decided by a judge based on the circumstances of the case.

Understanding this is crucial for recognizing how the legal system treats various infractions; some infractions may allow for immediate fines to be imposed, whereas others necessitate judicial involvement to ensure that an appropriate and fair penalty is applied. The lack of a set fine indicates that broader considerations, perhaps including the intent of the offender or the specifics of the situation, could be weighed during a hearing.

The other options presented suggest circumstances or conditions under which a fine might or might not apply, but they do not align with the legal framework governing liquor offences involving minors in Ontario.