Social Occasion Liquor Permits
If you are planning to sell or serve liquor at a one-time special occasion such as a social, charity fundraiser or wedding reception, you need a social occasion liquor permit. A permit is needed anytime liquor is offered for sale or served anywhere other than in a licensed establishment or in a private residence.
If you are planning to have a raffle such as a player’s choice or 50/50 draw at your event, and you are already applying for a liquor permit, you simply need to indicate on the application if you are holding a raffle. There is no extra charge to apply for a raffle licence and no financial reporting is required. Click here for information about social occasion raffles.
Apply for a social occasion liquor permit:
- at least four weeks before your event
- online at MyLGCA.ca
- at the LGCA Winnipeg office located at 1055 Milt Stegall Drive
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Social occasion permit holders must comply with the terms and conditions set by the LGCA.
Before you apply for your permit, watch the video below to learn about terms and conditions you are required to follow as a permit holder.
Did you know?
Individuals, corporations and partnerships can be issued no more than two social occasion liquor permits and no more than two social occasion raffle licences each year.
Non-profit organizations can be issued no more than 12 social occasion liquor permits and no more than 12 social occasion raffle licences each year.
April 1 to March 31 is considered to be a year. Each liquor permit and raffle licence held during this period count toward the annual limits.
