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Special Occasion Permit Guide

Last Updated: 
2020-06-01

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  • Section 1: When is a Special Occasion Permit Required?
  • Section 2: “Sale” vs. “No Sale” of Alcohol
  • Section 3: Conditions
  • Section 4: Changes to your Event/Permit
  • Section 5: Revocation of Permit
  • Section 6: Application Fees
  • Section 7: Detailed Information on Event Types
  • Section 8: Guidelines for Submitting SOP Applications
  • Section 9: Purchasing Alcohol for a SOP Event
  • Section 10: Storage of Alcohol
  • Section 11: Event Guidelines
  • Appendix A – Contact Information
Section 1: When is a Special Occasion Permit Required? ›
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Table of Contents

  • Section 1: When is a Special Occasion Permit Required?
  • Section 2: “Sale” vs. “No Sale” of Alcohol
  • Section 3: Conditions
  • Section 4: Changes to your Event/Permit
  • Section 5: Revocation of Permit
  • Section 6: Application Fees
  • Section 7: Detailed Information on Event Types
  • Section 8: Guidelines for Submitting SOP Applications
  • Section 9: Purchasing Alcohol for a SOP Event
  • Section 10: Storage of Alcohol
  • Section 11: Event Guidelines
  • Appendix A – Contact Information

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  • Special Occasion Permits
    • Private Event
    • Public Event
    • Liquor Industry Promotional Event
    • Tailgate Event
  • Liquor Sales Licences
    • Owners/Operators
    • Employees
    • Municipalities
  • Liquor Sales in Grocery Stores
    • Grocery Store Owners/Operators
    • Wine Boutiques: Owners/Operators
    • Grocery Store Employees
  • Manufacturers
    • Owners/Operators
    • Employees
    • Manufacturer's Representatives
    • Municipalities
  • Ferment on Premise
    • Owners/Operators
    • Employees
  • Liquor Delivery Services
    • Owners/Operators
    • Employees
  • Auctions
    • Applicants
  • For the Public
    • General Information

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