Rules & Regulations: Special Occasion Permits (SOPs) Flashcards
What is a TAILGATE EVENT?
A tailgate event is a type of public event for which you can obtain a Special Occasion Permit (SOP) called a Tailgate Event Permit. A tailgate event is generally considered to be an outdoor social gathering, where attendees can bring their own food, beverages (including alcohol), and often their vehicles.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A TAILGATE EVENT PERMIT IN ONTARIO, THE TAILGATE
EVENT MUST BE:
∙∙∙ An outdoor event that is held in connection with, and in proximity to, one of the following
types of live sporting events:
∙∙∙ Professional
∙∙∙ Semi-professional
∙∙∙ Post-secondary
∙∙∙ Held at an outdoor space, at ground level (e.g. parking lot).
∙∙∙ Be in proximity to where the live sporting event is taking place.
Can the Permit Holder sell or serve homemade alcohol?
No! Attendees can bring and consume homemade alcohol or alcohol made at a brew or ferment on premise facility, but the Permit Holder cannot sell or serve this type of alcohol.
Can attendees sell their own alcohol?
However, attendees cannot sell their own alcohol as only the Permit Holder
may sell alcohol purchased under the permit if the permit allows for it.
How old must the designated Responsible Person for the tailgating event be?
19+
What are the hours for the tailgate event?
9am to 2pm
Can attendees leave with opened alcohol? Who is responsible for enforcing this rule?
It is the responsibility of the Permit Holder to ensure that individuals attending the tailgate event do not leave the permit area with unsealed or opened alcohol.
When departing the event in a motorized vehicle, how much alcohol be transported?
Alcohol must be sealed and unopened, or packed in baggage that is fastened closed, or is not otherwise available to anyone in the vehicle.
How must alcohol be transported by attendees leaving on foot?
Attendees leaving by foot, or other means, must transport unfinished alcohol in a closed container.
When are regular Special Occasion Permits (SOPs) required?
For the service of alcohol at an event in any location other than a licensed establishment (bar or restaurant), private
place (boardroom in a private office), or residence.
Do you need an SOP for sold at a private place?
If alcohol is being offered for sale at a private place, an SOP is required—this excludes private
residences (your home) where alcohol cannot be sold.
What are the three types of SOP events?
Private, Public and Industry Promotional
What is a PRIVATE SOP event?
Private events are only for individuals who have been invited by the host. These include cash or non-cash bars at birthday parties,
weddings, and bridal showers.
What is a PUBLIC SOP event?
Public events are open to the public, and allow for fundraising/profit from the sale of alcohol. Examples include charity, fundraisers, outdoor street festivals, and community festivals.
What is an INDUSTRY PROMOTIONAL SOP event?
Industry promotional events are held to promote a manufacturer’s product through sampling. However, there can
be no intent to profit from the sale of alcohol at these events.