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Lifestyle THE HERALD Wednesday May 22 1991 Page IB Be aware of rules on sale and serving of liquor Doit planning serve alcoholic beverages at wed dings or special events know about Ontario regulations covering the sale and service ol liquor Under the Liquor Licence Act and Regulations consumers need to obtain a Special Occasion Per mil SOP in order to legally serve liquor in unlicensed areas other than those considered private places Although the term private place may sound as though we re asking people to hold their wed ding reception a dark little room off a blind alley we simply mean that the event and its loca tion must meet four criteria says Elizabeth Garel com anaylist A private place is defined as follows the location is not usually open to the public liquor is not sold at the event the location is not open to the public at the time of the event and the event is held indoors Any location available for ren by members of the public is not considered a private place Therefore a reception held in an unlicensed banquet hall church basement or condominium meeting room would require a permit for the legal sale and vice of alcohol People planning to hold a wed ding at home are reminded that although permits are not needed at private residences liquor can not be sold Applications for special sion permits for weddings which are available at liquor stores or from the liquor licence board must be submitted at least days prior to the event reminds consumers th it permit holders must abide by same liquor laws as licensed establishments including those prohibiting the service of liquor to minors and intoxicated per sons This is a responsibility not to be assumed lightly says If you re not prepared to be held legally responsible for the safety and sobriety of your guests you should consider holding your reception in a licensed premise or having the event catered I y a licenceholder When finances make these impractical help for en sunng responsible liquor con sumption at your wedding is available through a service of fered by the Addiction Research Foundation The Server Program or SIP operates halfday courses on responsible liquor service Vickn Ronald SIP s client vices says This t a program to discourage people from having a good time at a wedding Server intervention is there to eliminate that can otherwise ruin what should be a happy day for everyone concerned The program looks at ways to encourage safety through understanding the basics of preventing intoxication and recognizing its signs and the fac tors that influence impairment Transportation strategies well timed food consumption knowing and how to tactfully meet legal obligations if someone does become intoxicated are discussed in detail The program also shows you how to protect yourself from becoming vulnerable to lawsuits and prosecution Anyone interested in further in formation on the Server Interven Program may contact Vickii Ronald at in the Toronto area or toll free at 18006688228 Information on Party Alcohol Liability PAL insurance which may be purchased values up to million for minimal fees is available from PAL at 1800661 apply for a Special Occasion Permit visit your local Liquor Control Board of Ontario outlet or write to the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario Lakeshore Blvd Last Toronto Ontario For information brochures on many Issues of Interest to con contact the Consumer Information Centre 1st Floor 555 Yonge St Toronto Ontario The I saw it in Herald VIDEO PLUS West of Georgetown Fruit Market BRING HOME A STAR THIS WEEK- The Rookie Down Under Mermaids Jacob s Ladder Roll High School Forever Doing Life Hired To 134GuelphSL Ontario 8774260 YOU 226 Queen St E Brampton 4516000 PROUDLY PRESENTS ELAINE J COUNTRY MUSIC AT ITS FINEST Wednesday Is Country Night Thursday Friday May 23rd 24th ELAINE JARVIS THURSDAY IS LADIES NIGHT LADIES GET IN FREE Cover Charge Dress Code Located on Hwy 7 Just Yards East Winston Church II For More Information Call 416 7484372 Scout 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