Special Occasion Permit for Weddings, Stag and Does, Private Receptions
A permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is required any time alcohol is offered for sale or served anywhere other than in a licensed establishment, such as a bar or restaurant, or a private place, such as a private office or home.
Types of special occasions
There are three types of special occasions for which a permit may be issued:
- Private event: For events where only invited guests will attend, such as cash bars at weddings, stag and does, or private receptions. These events cannot be advertised and there can be no intent to gain or profit from the sale of alcohol at the event.
- Public events: For events that are open to the public, such as charity fundraisers. Public events can be advertised and allow for fundraising / profit from the sale of alcohol.
- Industry promotional events: For events held to promote a manufacturer's product through sampling. There can be no intent to gain or profit from the sale of alcohol at the event.
It is the applicant's responsibility to contact police, fire and the local municipality. To contact Niagara Region Public Health, fill out the form. You will receive an email confirmation that your form has been submitted.
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