Liquor sales licence holders located in restricted areas of certain Ontario airports may sell and serve alcohol at any time (unless licence conditions further limit hours of operation). The licensee may store, sell and serve for sale only spirit drinks acquired under the licence. All spirits orders must be served by 2:00 a.m. (3:00 a.m. on New Year`s Eve). All signs of alcohol must be eliminated 45 minutes after the expiry of the validity period on the driver`s license. for the most part, it`s at 2:45 a.m. (3:45 a.m. on New Year`s Eve).
This also includes cleaning all glasses and bottles on tables. If you are planning a public event and want to sell or serve alcohol, you must apply for and obtain a Special Events Permit (SOP). Public event organizers can apply for special event permits online directly from AGCO through the iAGCO online portal. Happy hour was removed from Ontario in 1984 after public concern about impaired driving. Consumer Affairs Minister Robert Elgie said that “no fluctuation in the price of alcoholic beverages is allowed.” The Ontario government also says the new changes have reduced the administrative burden on businesses and given more flexibility to organizations involved in the sale, service and consumption of alcohol. As part of Ontario`s Alcohol Quality Review, the government passed legislation in 2019 that is not yet in force to modernize the legal framework for the sale and distribution of alcohol. These changes will also lay the foundation for expanding beer and wine sales to mom-and-pop stores and more grocery and big-box stores. For significant licensed events, licensees may sell and serve spirits within the hours specified by the Registrar. Other changes include the new regulations, which allow manufacturers to serve any desired portion of alcohol, in stark contrast to the previous rule that required specific quantities in which wine, beer or spirits could be served. In the past, bars could open earlier in the morning for special occasions such as sporting events and serve alcohol.
National wines are also available in wine shops in most of our major cities. Many hotels, lounges and restaurants are allowed to serve alcohol. In these places, alcohol can be consumed from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday to Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 23:00 Retail stores are only allowed to sell alcohol during permitted hours, even if they are open outside this period. If you need a licence to operate a retail store that sells liquor, the City`s clerk`s office will complete the Municipal Information Form and submit it to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). You will then be contacted by AGCO. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) oversees the sale and service of liquor. It is authorized to issue licences and regulate different classes of licences and permits, and ensures that alcohol is sold and served responsibly. Alcohol may be sold and served at licensed establishments and special event events during the following periods: The restriction on the use of certain advertising terms to describe alcohol prices and promotions has been removed.
Previously, marketing guidelines prohibited the use of the terms “happy hour” and “cheap drinks.” As the organizer, you are responsible for the safety and sobriety of your guests. If your guests are intoxicated, you are responsible until they are sober, not just until they leave your event. It is important to know that you may be held liable for any injury or damage resulting from the alcohol you provide. Let them know you`re serving soft drinks. Remind volunteers that designated drivers do not drive drunk. Thank them for helping keep our roads safe. SOPs for private events only apply to occasional invitation-only events, such as a birthday party or wedding. The event cannot be announced publicly.
As the owner of a private event POS, you cannot organize the event with the intention of profiting from the sale of alcohol at the event. SOP applications can be submitted online directly to the AGCO through the iAGCO online portal. If you are considering moving from your current licensed establishment to a new location, in addition to applying for a liquor licence at the new location, consider what you will do with the alcohol you currently own when you move. Retailers of liquor in Ontario include the Crown-owned Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) and private businesses such as beer stores, licensed grocery stores and local manufacturers` retail stores. Note: To be legally authorized, all identification documents must be valid. An expired ID card will not be accepted. By law, you should not ask for an Ontario health card as identification. Anyone who serves, handles or sells alcohol, as well as security personnel, must hold a Smart Serve certification. In a newsletter published on 6.
“This change standardizes the hours allowed for the sale and service of alcohol across Ontario, giving businesses more flexibility in setting hours of operation that meet their individual business needs. Certain licensed facilities at eligible Ontario airports may sell and serve alcohol at any time, unless prohibited by their licence.
