Special Occasion Permits Public Events Brochure - Alcohol and ...

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) oversees theregulation of the Special Occasion Permit (SOP) program. The Liquor ControlBoard of Ontario (LCBO) reviews and issues SOPs on behalf of the AGCO.A Special Occasion Permit (SOP) applicationform and application guide can be obtainedfrom the AGCO’s websiteat: www.agco.on.caPUBLICWhen do you need a PublicEvent Special Occasion Permit?If you are planning an event open tothe public and you wish to sell or servealcohol, you will need to apply for andobtain a Special Occasion Permit (SOP).Public Event permits can be issued:• to charities registered under theIncome Tax Act (Canada),• to a non-profit organization orassociation organized to promotecharitable, educational, religiousor community objects; or• for an event of municipal, provincial,national or international significance.A Public Event may be advertisedto members of the public.Alcohol may be sold at a profit, allowing forfundraising through the sale of alcohol.How to apply for a SpecialOccasion PermitAn SOP application form and application guidecan be obtained from any LCBO store or fromthe AGCO’s website at www.agco.on.ca .Applications must be submitted to an LCBOSOP service store. For a listing of LCBOSOP service store locations and hours,please visit: http://hellolcbo.com or callthe LCBO toll-free at 1 800.668.5226 orContact InformationAlcohol and GamingCommission of Ontario90 Sheppard Avenue EastSuite 200Toronto, Ontario M2N 0A4Tel: 416.326.8700 or1 800.522.2876 (toll free in Ontario)Fax: 416.326.5555Email: customer.service@agco.caCe document est aussi disponible en françaisSpecial Occasion PermitsPublic EventsAn event of municipal significance requires416.365.5900 in the Greater Toronto area.a designation by the municipality in whichthe event will take place. Applicationsmust be accompanied by either amunicipal resolution or a letter from adelegated municipal official designatingthe event as municipally significant.You may be asked for identification whenpicking up your permit. Please have a piece ofgovernment-issued photo ID readily available,such as a driver’s licence or passport.9023 (07-2012)

Applying for a Public EventSpecial Occasion PermitApplications for SOPs are availablePurchasing alcoholWhether you have a Sale or No Sale permit,you must purchase alcohol under yourAdvertisingAdvertising is permitted for all PublicEvents. In general, advertisements cannotat LCBO stores or on the AGCO’spermit from an authorized governmentpromote the consumption of alcohol. Forwebsite at www.agco.on.ca .retail store (LCBO store, LCBO Agencymore information on liquor advertisingstore, The Beer Store or authorizedplease refer to Liquor AdvertisingYou must be at least 19 years ofmanufacturer’s retail store). Receipts for allGuidelines – Ferment on Premise andage to apply for an SOP.alcohol purchased under the permit mustLiquor Delivery Service Holders andbe available for inspection upon request.Special Occasion Permit Holders on theThe application must be submitted to anAGCO’s website at www.agco.on.ca .LCBO SOP service store at least 30 daysprior to the event.Registered charities must provide theirCanada Revenue Agency charitablenumber with the application. A non-profitorganization or association must be for theadvancement of charitable, educational,religious or community objects.• at least 30 days before the event takesplace if fewer than 5,000 people perday are expected to attend the event, or• at least 60 days before the event takesplace, if 5,000 people or more per dayare expected to attend the event.Only registered charities or non-profitorganizations / associations may acceptdonations of alcohol from manufacturers.At the eventAs the permit holder or responsible personlisted on the permit, you must be inattendance at the event. If an emergencyarises and you cannot attend, you mustYour responsibilityAs a permit holder, you are personallyresponsible to ensure that alcohol is soldand served responsibly and accordingto the law. Where there is a breach ofthe Liquor Licence Act or Regulations,administrative action may be taken,including the use of monetary penalties.Please answer all questions onthe application form as incompleteapplications cannot be processed.If any specific risks are identified duringthe application review process, theAGCO may add one or more conditionsFor outdoor events you must submita sketch showing the dimensions(size) of the proposed permit area andthe location of any tiered seating.Application feesThe fee for a Sale permit is $75.00 for upto three consecutive days or less. At a Saledesignate someone in writing to attend inyour absence. This can be done by signing theappropriate section on the back of the permit.You must ensure that the location used for theevent is in compliance with all health, fire andbuilding regulations and that the maximumcapacity of the location is not exceeded.Please review the Application, ApplicationGuide and Responsible Service TipSheet: Special Occasion Permits – PublicEvents to ensure you fully understand yourresponsibilities for hosting an SOP event.These are available on the AGCO’s websiteat www.agco.on.ca and at all LCBO stores.to the permit to mitigate any of theseevent, you may sell alcohol. A Public Eventrisks, such as restricting the hoursSale permit allows the permit holder toAll areas (indoor or outdoor) where alcoholof sale and service of alcohol.raise funds through the sale of alcohol.will be sold, served and consumed mustOutdoor eventsFor an outdoor event, you must provideThe fee for a No Sale permit is $25.00per day. At a No Sale event, you cannotbe clearly defined and separated by aminimum 36” (0.9m) barrier from areaswhere the permit does not apply.written notification of the event tocharge your guests for alcoholic drinkslocal police, health, fire departmentseither directly or indirectly (through anAlcohol can generally be sold and servedand the municipal clerk (plus buildingadmission fee or drink ticket sales, forevery day from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m.department if a tent, marquee, pavilionexample). All costs related to alcoholOn New Year’s Eve, service is extended anor tiered seating will be used):must be absorbed by the permit holder.additional hour until 3:00 a.m. on January 1.