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The experts
If you are charging admission to your
event, do you need a Class B liquor
licence, or can you do a special event
licence?
It is still be considered a special event
licence, rather than a Class B licence.
However, there are several different types
of private and public special event liquor
licences.
Are there other restrictions that
come with getting a liquor license (ie.
Security, ProServe, etc.)?
An event that is open to the public
requires one supervisor for every 50
patrons plus one supervisor for every
entrance and exit. ProServe and ProTect
are only required for the Public Resale
Commercial event liquor licences.
What’s the
difference
between a
Special Event
and Class B
License?
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Is there a cost with getting a licence?
Yes, there is a cost in obtaining a liquor
licence. There are several different types
of licences; each with its own cost. Some
are a fixed cost, while others are on a
sliding scale dependent on alcohol pur-
chases and the number of days of the
event. n
For more information visit aglc.ca
Special Event: Class B:
Special Event Licenses are required Class B licenses are
if you are serving liquor one-time required if liquor is being
at a public or private event. These sold/consumed in a venue
events include, but are not limited where people pay to
to: community/commercial events, enter (such as paying an
theatre, food/wine fairs, private events entrance/user fee, or buy a
(members/invited guests only) ticket)
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Does having a liquor licence protect
you from liabilities (alcohol poisoning,
alcohol related car accidents, etc.)?
The licensee has to provide its own
liability insurance. The AGLC does not
provide that service. This question is bet-
ter directed to an insurance provider.