Liquor in Ontario Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario

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Liquor in Ontario

• Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario
• Liquor Control Act
• Liquor Licence Act
• and
• You

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Why people drank in 1916?
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Lions, Liquor and the Law

• Does your club have activities which include the
  sale of alcoholic beverages?
• Does your club provide alcoholic beverages during
  meetings?
• Do you allow your members to drive home
  intoxicated?
• Do you have a designated driver or does another
  member drive the individual home?

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A brief history

• 1916 Prohibition in Ontario Ontario
  Temperance Act
• 1924 Plebiscite to end Prohibition
  was narrowly defeated
• 1926 Made part of election platform
• 1927 Liquor Control Act Introduction of Liquor
  Control Board and Brewers Retail to control
  sale, transport and delivery of alcoholic
  beverages.

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History (contd)

• 1947 LLBO formed alcohol beverages could now
  be sold in taverns
• 1961 Clients at LCBO Brewers Retail no longer
  have to fill out order forms to make a
  purchase.
• 1969 Self-serve stores introduced
• Mid 1970s Decorative displays featured
• Early 2000s Renovations, vintage wines

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Alcohol Licensing

• AGCO administers the Liquor Licence Act
• Provides rules for sale and service
• Provides Registrar with authority to licence
• - Sales - Ferment on premises
• - Delivery services - Manufacturer
• - Manufacturers representative
• AGCO oversees Special Occasion Permits (SOPs)
  and sets fees

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Types of Licences

• Ferment on Premises
• Licence to Represent a Manufacturer
• Liquor Delivery Service Licence
• Liquor Sales and Endorsements
• Manufacturers Licence
• Mini Bar Licence
• Special Occasion Permit - SOP

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License for a birthday party?
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Ferment on Premise

• Beer U Brew
• Wine Not
• Any facility where the license holder provides
  facilities for customers to make their own beer
  and/or wines.

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Licence to represent a manufacturer

• Agent representatives of non-domestic
  manufacturers to take, canvas for, receive or
  solicit orders
• Occasionally, an agent may work under contract
  for a domestic manufacturer.

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Liquor Delivery Service

• Delivery of liquor to the public for a fee
• Liquor Sales Licence
• Licence for on-premise sale and consumption (bar,
  restaurant, hotel)

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Endorsements

• Additions to the main licence
• Licensees may have more than one type
• Only valid with a Liquor Sales Licence

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Endorsements contd

• Brew Pub sale and service of beer on
  manufacturers premises (Micro-brew)
• Catering sale service in unlicensed area of
  licensed establishment must have meals cannot
  exceed ten days
• Golf Course permits sale and service on the
  golf course. Employee must be over 18 and
  non-alcoholic beverages must be available

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Mini-Bar Room Service

• Sale of beverage alcohol from a mini-bar or by
  means of room service to registered guests must
  have overnight accommodation
• The Hotel/Motel must have a licensed premises

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Stadium

• Sale of alcohol in fixed tiered seats
• Event-by-event licence
• Majority of patrons over 19
• Sufficient lighting to conduct inspections

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A beer at the game is fine, but..
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Wine Pub

• Permits sale service of wine manufactured on
  premises (vinery)
• Bring Your Own Wine
• Licensed restaurant
• Banquet room located in a hotel/motel
• Employee must open wine
• Seal must be intact
• Does not include secondary school or erotic bar

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Manufacturer Licence

• Authorizes a manufacturer to sell to LCBO
• Mini Bar Licence
• Special Occasion Permit

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Special Occasion Permit

• Auctions
• Community Festivals
• Consumer Shows
• Diplomatic Events
• Fundraising Events
• Market Research Events
• Receptions
• Significant Events
• Trade Shows

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Quick overview

• Auction registered charity, executor of an
  estate or sheriff acting under a writ
• Festival Event Resolution of Council
  registered charity or non-profit
• Consumer Show open to public, must be related
  to hospitality or food beverage
• Diplomatic private reception, embassy seal must
  be on application
• Fundraising charitable, religious, educational,
  community. Registered charity, non-profit or
  association organized to promote those four

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Market Research

• On behalf of a manufacturer of beverage alcohol
  to provide research on product
• Wine-tasting
• Intro of a new beer
• Area where alcohol is served must be sectioned
  off from non-alcohol area by 36 high barrier
  (e.g. in a Mall)
• Etc.

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On the subject of market research . . . . .
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Receptions

• Private events
• Invited guests only
• No sale (25/day)
• Sale (75/day)

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Significant Events

• Municipal, provincial, national or international
  significance
• Must be so designated by municipal council or
  designated municipal official

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Trade Shows

• Only people in the hospitality industry and their
  guests are permitted
• Major exhibits, themes, and demonstrations at
  trade show must be related to an aspect of
  hospitality or consumption of food and beverage

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Special Occasion Permits

• Businesses
• SOPs
• Training for Servers
• Liquor Advertising

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S O Ps

• Weddings
• Charity Fundraiser
• Receptions
• Family Reunions

• Available for common areas of multi-family
  units
• Not required if already have a caterers
  endorsement
• Purchased through select LCBO stores

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S O Ps

• May be issued for event at licensed establishment
• Applicant establishment must meet legislated
  criteria
• Liquor purchased under SOP
• Staff or family parties, receptions
• Not advertised, not open to public, no intention
  to gain profit

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S O P Private Place

• Company board room, hospital board room
• Not required at a private place where there is no
  sale of alcohol
• Not required in a residence
• Always required if liquor is sold unless event is
  held under caterers endorsement

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Company Board Room ? ?
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Classes of S O P s

• Sale money collected through admission, tickets
  for beverage alcohol, pre-collection for beverage
  alcohol. 75
• No Sale Beverage alcohol is served without
  charge no money collected directly or indirectly
  from guests 25
• Auction Registered charity, executor of estate
  or sheriff in conduct of duty. Alcohol cannot be
  served or consumed 75

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S O P - General Information

• Applicant responsible for security, safety
  sobriety of attendees
• Must apply 30 days in advance (10 days for indoor
  receptions) Form 1575
• Applicant must be 19 or older
• If organization, representative must be 19 or
  older and have signing authority
• Must be present for entire event
• Permit and sales receipt must be posted

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Is this showing responsibility?
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More Information

• No refunds of permit fees
• Changes to existing permit require new permit and
  new fees
• Food must be available to persons attending
• Chips, peanuts, popcorn are not an acceptable
  substitute for food

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Hours of Service

• Only during hours on permit
• Hours must be between
• - Mon to Sat 11am to 1am
• - Sunday Noon to 1am
• - Dec. 31 11am to 2 am

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Advertising

• May include name and location of the event
• May include mention that the event is licensed by
  the LCBO
• May mention types of alcohol being served
• May not include any brand names or manufacturers
  names.
• (Complaint form)

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Outdoor Event

• Area must be defined and separated from
  unlicensed area by 36 high barrier
• At least 21 days before event must write
  municipality, fire dept, police, health dept.
• If in a tent, must write building department.
• Include copy of all letters and detailed sketch
  of area with application.
• Minimum 12 square feet per person

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Fundraising
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Homemade Wine/Beer

• May be served to all guests of a wedding or
  religious event
• May be served, but not sold
• Must be made by a member of the family hosting
  the event

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Homemade Wine/Beer

• For wine and beer clubs whose objects are
  testing, exhibition and judging of wine and/or
  beer made by its members
• May only be served to members of the club/
  association
• No service is allowed to the public

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Training for Servers

• Who
• All new licensees
• Managers
• All security staff
• Servers at catered events
• Those dispensing from vending carts
• Where ordered by LCBO

• Why
• Reduced liability risk
• Insurance savings?
• Promotes public safety
• Professionalism
• Prevention of excessive consumption

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Smart Serve Training

• Developed by Smart Serve Ontario, a division of
  Hospitality Industry Training Organization of
  Ontario
• Available in classroom settings, DVD, and Online
  34.95 (44.48 with book)

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Card and Pin

• Smart Serve Certificate (wallet card) must be
  carried while working. It is the only acceptable
  proof Inspector will accept.
• Wearing the lapel pin shows the public that you
  are a knowledgeable and responsible server
• Replacement card 10.00
• Replacement pin 3.00

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Online publicationswww.agco.on.ca

• Dos and donts of Ontario Liquor Laws
• Online Training Retraining (E F)
• Replacement Card Form
• Lowering your liability risks
• Recognizing Intoxication
• Application for SOP
• Incident Reporting Log

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Protect yourself(Due diligence)

• Incorporate your Club
• Take Smart Serve
• Involve the host family
• Work the buddy system
• Know when to say no!

Protect yourself
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Disclaimer

• The information contained in this presentation is
  based on information provided by the AGCO, Smart
  Serve Ontario, and their websites. If, after
  partaking in this presentation, you still have
  questions and/or concerns, please contact the
• AGCO at 1-800-522-2876
• or write
• Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
• 90 Sheppard Ave East, Suite 200
• Toronto, ON M2N 0A4
• Email licensing_at_agco.on.ca

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Questions and comments
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