{{CustomIcon|color=Teal|icon=fas fa-beer|link=How to get a Liquor Permit|dest=internal|popup=Guide to Alc Permit|hover=All you need to know to get an alc permit}}Alcohol permits are required for any event that provides alcohol of any kind. There is a degree of difficulty in applying for and procuring an alcohol permit; acquiring the permit from the government under normal circumstances is feasible, however there are more regulations when the event is on McGill campus. You must begin as early as possible, as much as '''''one month in advance''''', as it can be a prolonged process.From time It is recommended the applicant is fluent in french, as many of the documents required are exclusively in french.<br>This guide will cover exclusively how to time, obtain a liquor permit for charity on-campus events such as Breast Cancer . If you wish to host an alcohol-inclusive event off campus, simply [[Blues Pub]https://www.racj.gouv.qc.ca/en/formulaires-et-publications/forms/alcohol/liquor-permits.html follow the procedure]outlined by the Quebec government. For a more tl;dr version, and the review [[Iron Ring Wine & CheeseHow to get a Liquor Permit]] reception, the engineering faculty will get <center>'''Note: The EUS cannot help in the permit on behalf acquisition of the EUSalcohol in any way. However'''</center>==General Guidelines==There are two bodies whose approval you require: ''McGill'' and ''La Régie des alcools, if you do use Facultydes courses et des jeux (RACJ).''s permitIt is a delicate process, you and must purchase their alcoholbe completed in full to be successful.----<br>

Any students wishing to volunteer at events serving alcohol ''must be'' [[Server Training|server trained]].==Applying for a Permit=====Types of Permits===* ''Reunion Permit:'' Valid for one day only<br>* ''Periodic Reunion Permit:'' Valid for a reoccurring series of dates===Before you apply===:#'''You are applying at least four weeks in advance'''<br>:#'''You have booked a space that is either [httphttps://www.mcgill.ca/eventsbookings/alcohol apply/students/withliquor/licensed permanently eligible] (Shatner Building, Thomson House, Faculty Club), or can be [http://www.mcgill.ca/eventsbookings/apply/students/withliquor/nonlicensed#racj temporarily eligible] to provide alcohol]'''<br>Any students wishing :#'''You have spoken to volunteer at events serving alcohol one of the [[Execs|execs]] regarding the event''':#'must be'' You have [[Server TrainedTraining|trained servers]]available for the event'''Once you have completed the above criteria, you can begin the process to acquire approval from McGill to apply to La Régie to obtain the liquor permit. Additional information on becoming server trained ===Beginning the Application===Full guidelines for RACJ can be [https://www.racj.gouv.qc.ca/en/formulaires-et-publications/forms/alcohol/reunion-permits/application-for-a-reunion-permit.html found here] and for McGill, [http://www.mcgill.ca/eventsbookings/alcohol/students here]. Review these pages thoroughly.:# Begin the [http://events.campus.mcgill.ca/ McGill Online Events Application]. You must wait for McGill's confirmed approval before continuing.:# Fill out La Régie's [https://www.racj.gouv.qc.ca/en/formulaires-et-publications/forms/alcohol/liquor-permits/bar-pub-tavern-permit/application-for-a-liquor-permit.html application for a liquor permit]:## This is presuming you have thoroughly read La Régie'heres [https://www.racj.gouv.qc.ca/en/formulaires-et-publications/forms/alcohol/liquor-permits/bar-pub-tavern-permit/guide-for-filling-in-an-application-for-a-liquor-permit.html guide]:# Fill out [https://www.racj.gouv.qc.ca/en/formulaires-et-publications/forms/alcohol/liquor-permits/bar-pub-tavern-permit/establishing-the-capacity-of-a-room-or-terrace-for-the-purposes-of-obtaining-a-liquor-permit.html this application] declaring the capacity of the space rented ==McGill's House Rules==If you are to host an event on campus, the liquor permit acquired must also abide by McGill's House Rules. These include, but are not limited to::* Non-alcohlic beverages must be available, visible, and served in the same container as the alcoholic beverages:*Prices charged must not be sold lower than the retail cost of the beverage:*Organizers cannot advertise neither the sale of alcohol nor the price of the alcohol:*Security personnel should be present to maintain the safety of patrons and take care of those who have lost control (this does not mean McGill security, though they will be made aware of the event by virtue of the liquor permit application):*Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the event:*Any persons deemed intoxicated may not be served:*Alcohol cannot be sold to minors or those who may be purchasing on behalf of a minor:*The University may refuse or cancel any request for liquor permits===Faculty Permits===From time to time, for charity events such as Breast Cancer [[Blues Pub]], and the [[Graduation_Committee#Iron_Ring_Wine_.26_Cheese|Iron Ring Wine & Cheese]] reception, <span style="border-bottom:solid #000; border-bottom-width:1px;">the engineering faculty</span> (not to be mistaken with EUS) will get the permit on your behalf. However, if you do use Faculty's permit, you must purchase their alcohol.[[Category:VP Internal Responsibilities]]