What is the AGLC’s role is licensing “safe grad” parties?
The AGLC does not licence ‘safe grad’ after-parties held on privately-owned land or in a person’s private residence. In April 2011, the AGLC advised all liquor retail outlets, including hotel off-sales, not to issue Special Event liquor licences for functions to take place on privately-owned land or in a person’s private residence, such as bush parties, or after hour ‘safe grad’ parties. Special Event licences are issued to bona fide graduation banquets and dances for the provision of liquor service and consumption to those individuals at least 18 years of age. Special Event licencees have the same responsibilities as other liquor licencees regarding safe and responsible liquor service, hours of service, limiting service to adults, 18 and older and preventing liquor service to intoxicated patrons. AGLC inspectors are responsible for inspecting licensed premises and events. The AGLC is consistent with other provincial jurisdictions regarding the prevention of liquor service to minors.
