Do you need a “Private”, “Public” or “Industrial” Special Occasions Permit (also known as a SOP)? Did you need a “Sale Permit” or a “No Sale Permit”? Decisions, decisions! We will break it down for you below.
A “Private Event” with a “Sale Permit” is what most of our customers end up getting for Stag & Doe’s and Fundraisers, which will cost you $150 per day.
The Permit Holder has some responsibilities: They must be present the whole event and be responsible for safety and sobriety of guests, as well as ensure that the event is run properly and in compliance with the Liquor License Act.
We are only going to talk about Private and Public Events on this page, but scroll down to see the AGCO’s tip sheet for more info on the 3 Types of Permits available.
Private Event
- Meant for Stag & Doe’s and smaller events
- You can only have invited guests (have a guest list)
- There can be no intention to profit from the sale of alcohol at the event
- You CANNOT advertise the event publicly
- You CAN advertise through social media which is not available for viewing by general public
- There can be no unlawful gambling
- If indoor, must submit application at least 10 days prior. If outdoor it is 30 days prior
- This is a great article to read: CLICK HERE as it explains in more detail what the AGCO recommends for a Private Event
Public Event
- Meant for a Charitable Organization or Not-for-Profit Organizations
- Raise funds for charitable purposes (education, religion, relief of poverty, community, etc)
- You are allowed to publicly advertise
- You can offer alcohol as a prize if there is a lottery license issued to you
- Must submit application at least 30 days prior if indoor or outdoor
Sale Permit
- The cost is $150 per day
- Required when there is an admission charge for the event
- Alcohol is a cash bar, or people buy tickets to get drinks
No Sale Permit
- The cost is $35 per day
- Alcohol is served but is free
- No money is collected for alcohol
- Permit holder absorbs all costs related to alcohol
If you still want more clarification, read the AGCO’s Tip Sheet below. Otherwise, time to get started and fill out their application! CLICK HERE to get started.
AGCO-TIP-SHEET
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