Alcohol Controls
The Permit Holder/Host must operate the bar in the area designated and in compliance with the Special Occasion Permit.
In keeping with best practices and AGCO guidelines ( agco.on.ca), the Corporation of the City of Windsor requires the following Alcohol Controls:
| Control | Rationale |
|---|---|
| 25% of beer supplied to be "light" beer.Light beer is defined as 3-4% alcohol content.Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available throughout the event. | Low alcohol beverages reduce the consumption of absolute alcohol. 1-½ ounces of spirits, 5 ounces table wine and 12 ounces 5% beer all contain equal amounts of pure alcohol. Low alcohol drinks reduce the likelihood of intoxication and impaired driving. The availability of non-alcoholic drinks supports the designated driver programme. |
| All bottles will be retained in the bar area.No glassware will be permitted at public events. (Exceptions for use of glassware at private functions are at the discretion of the facility supervisor)No alcohol can be left available for self- service. Drinks will be served in disposable cups. All alcoholic drinks will be served in containers distinguishable from concession beverage containers. | The restriction on glassware is in keeping with best practices and AGCO guidelines and is implemented for the safety of patrons and staff. Compliance and clean-up will also be facilitated by confining glass bottles to the bar area. |
| There will be no last call. | Avoids a rush at the bar for extra drinks at the end of the event. |
| Marketing practices that encourage increased consumption will NOT be permitted.For example: oversized drinks, double shots, drinking contests, volume discounts on tickets, and events that include the bar. | Over consumption of drinks is to be discouraged. It is against the law to sell or supply liquor to any person who appears to be intoxicated. |
| A maximum of 5 alcoholic drinks (tickets or cash) will be allowed per purchase at one time. A maximum of 5 tickets for alcohol purchases | Limiting the number of tickets or drinks sold at one time slows the rate of consumption and allows monitors, servers and bartenders to observe |