Section 10: Other Requirements

PATRONS DEPARTING WITH UNFINISHED LIQUOR

Under a bring-your-own event permit, the permit holder must allow patrons to bring their own liquor for consumption at the event.

It is the responsibility of the permit holder (sale bring-your-own or no-sale bring-your-own) to not allow patrons who brought liquor to the permitted premises to remove any of the liquor from the premises when the attendee departs, except in the following circumstances:

1. The attendee is departing in a motor vehicle other than a form of public transportation, but only if the liquor is,
   1. in a sealed and unopened container, or
   2. packed in baggage that is fastened closed or not otherwise readily available to any person in the motor vehicle.
2. The permitted premises is within or adjacent to a public place in which the possession and consumption of liquor are permitted and the attendee is departing to that public place.
3. Any other circumstance, if the liquor is in a securely closed container.

ADVERTISING

The permit holder may advertise or promote the availability of liquor only in accordance with the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, its regulations and the standards and requirements established by the Registrar.

SECURITY

The permit holder must provide sufficient security to ensure that unauthorized persons do not attend the event and to ensure that the conditions of the permit and requirements of the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, its regulations and the standards and requirements established by the Registrar are observed.

SERVER TRAINING

The AGCO has a list of Board-approved training programs that provide licensees and their employees with the knowledge needed to sell, serve and deliver liquor safely, responsibly, and in compliance with the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, its regulations and the standards and requirements established by the AGCO Registrar. While not a requirement, permit holders and/or their staff may wish to consider taking this training to learn more about the safe and responsible sale and service of liquor. 

For more information, please see the AGCO Board Approved Programs.