The following is a list of liquor licences issued by the Registrar of Alcohol and Gaming, including Special Occasion Permits issued by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario.
"A sales licence for on-premise sale, service and consumption of beverage alcohol."
As of August 2, 2011, there is no longer a restriction on the types of businesses that may apply for a Liquor Sales Licence. Other eligibility requirements still apply.
Endorsements to a Liquor Sales Licence
The AGCO issues seven (7) types of endorsements, six of which allow liquor sales licensees to sell and serve alcohol under specific conditions. Endorsements are additions to the liquor sales licence. Licensees may hold more than one endorsement but endorsements are only valid when combined with an active liquor sales licence. For a list of endorsement types please see our
Licence Endorsement
page.
A mini bar licence authorizes the sale and service of beverage alcohol from a dispenser in a room rented as overnight accommodation on the premises to which the licence applies. Establishments holding a liquor sales licence do not qualify for a mini bar licence but may apply for a mini bar endorsement.
A licence to represent a manufacturer allows for agent representatives for non-domestic manufacturers and those under contract with domestic manufacturers, to take, canvass for, receive or solicit orders for beverage alcohol.
A ferment on premise facility licence permits a holder of a licence to operate a ferment on premise facility (i.e., a facility where equipment for the making of beer or wine on the premises is available for individuals).
Special Occasion Permits are for the sale and service of beverage alcohol at special occasions such as weddings, charity fundraisers, receptions etc. Special Occasion Permits are issued through select Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) stores throughout the province.
Permits are issued for the following types of events:
Public Events (formerly Community Festival Events, Fundraising Events and Significant Events)
A Public Event is one which is conducted by a registered charity or not for profit entity or is an event of municipal, provincial, national or international significance. To be “municipally significant”, the event must have been so designated by the local municipal council.
To be “provincially, nationally or internationally significant”, the AGCO and the municipality must agree to the designation.
Auctions
Auction events must be conducted by a registered charity under the Canadian Income Tax Act, or an administrator or executor of an estate acting within his or her duties with respect to an estate, or a Sheriff acting within his or her duties with respect to beverage alcohol seized under a writ or execution.
Consumer Shows
Consumer Shows are events to which the general public is admitted. The major exhibits, themes and demonstrations at the consumer show must be directly related to an aspect of the hospitality industry or the consumption of food and beverage.
Diplomatic Events
Diplomatic events are private reception events that are hosted by foreign embassy, consulate, or trade commission with the ambassador. The application form must be affixed with consular embassy seal.
Market Research Events
Market Research events are conducted by or on behalf of a manufacturer of beverage alcohol to provide market research about their product.
Receptions
Receptions are private events for invited guests only.
Trade Shows
Trade Shows are events to which only people involved in the hospitality industry and their guests are permitted. The major exhibits, themes and demonstrations at the trade show must be directly related to an aspect of the hospitality industry or the consumption of food and beverage.