Liquor Licence Types Flashcards
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What endorsement allows a licensed Ontario establishment to have an outdoor patio where alcohol is served?
Answer: Patio/outdoor area endorsement
An outdoor patio or area endorsement must be added to the establishment's Liquor Sales Licence to legally serve alcohol in designated outdoor areas.
Which licence type allows a ferment-on-premises operation in Ontario?
Answer: Ferment On Premises Licence
A Ferment On Premises Licence allows businesses to provide equipment, ingredients, and facilities for customers to make their own beer or wine on the premises.
What is the primary condition attached to a Manufacturer's Limited Licence in Ontario?
Answer: Production must stay below a specific annual volume threshold
A Manufacturer's Limited Licence is designed for smaller producers and comes with production volume limits. It offers a more accessible entry point for craft producers.
What must a licensee do if they want to change the type of entertainment offered at their licensed establishment?
Answer: Apply to the AGCO for a change to their licence conditions
Changes to the type of entertainment offered may require an amendment to the licence conditions. The licensee must apply to the AGCO to update their licence accordingly.
In Ontario, what is a 'tied house' restriction?
Answer: A rule preventing manufacturers from owning or controlling retail liquor outlets
Tied house restrictions prevent alcohol manufacturers from having financial control over or undue influence on licensed retail establishments, maintaining fair competition in the marketplace.
What type of authorization does a hotel minibar require in Ontario?
Answer: An in-room service endorsement on their existing Liquor Sales Licence
Hotels with minibars need an in-room service or minibar endorsement added to their existing Liquor Sales Licence to legally sell alcohol through in-room minibars.