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will we break law if it is a bring a bottle party? or could we have a whip round before the party and take the drink there ourselves?

2007-02-03 04:24:50 · 15 answers · asked by Octavia 2 in Politics & Government Law & Ethics

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You are getting some really bad advice here. Those who advocate a raffle where you "win" a prize every time are completely wrong. It is quite obvious to everyone that you are in fact buying it, and that applies to the police and the courts as well. Think it through - you could buy or rent premises, fit it out as a pub, but instead of "selling" the booze, have a "raffle" where everyone wins. It is an obvious attempt to get round the licensing laws and many people have been prosecuted.

The answer is to take your own which you are perfectly welcome to share with others.

This actually includes anyone over the age of - FIVE!! The only restriction on under age drinking is on the sale of it in licensed premises, when you must be 18.

Other than that, you are free to give alcohol to any child over five years of age. (It is however true that if you gave a lot you might fall foul of the social services - a couple of sips of beer is fine, a few glasses of wine isn't.)

The only thing you need to know is if the hall allows the consumption of alcohol. Assuming it does, it is THEIR responsibility to be insured if they are letting it to you - the cost of that is included in the hire fee.

2007-02-03 05:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by Essex Ron 5 · 0 0

Hi Octavia,

There are two simple ways around this. Do as suggested and bring your own or have a whipround and take it to the hall. As long as it is not being sold on the premesis then you will be within the law.

The other way is to go around the local pubs and find out if any of the landlords operate an external bar facility. They will then sell the alcohol on their licence from their own stock and make any arrangements necessary.

Either way you will be within the law.

Hope this helps.

2007-02-03 06:12:49 · answer #2 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0 0

In some public halls you can ontain an event permit for alcohol. This type of permit only covers a specific event in a specific time frame. Usually you are required to carry insurance. If it is a public event(and this includes things like wedding receptions, etc...) if you have a BYOB party you will be in violation of the law and could get in trouble.

Of course this depends on what the liquor laws are where you reside.

2007-02-03 04:29:42 · answer #3 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 0 0

As long as you aren't selling the booze you can take as much as you like with you. We have a little hall in our village that is not licenced but we still have parties with plenty of alcohol, just remember to take some glasses to drink out of!

2007-02-03 04:30:30 · answer #4 · answered by ☞H.Potter☜ 6 · 0 0

As long as no alcohol SOLD - You can take your own. Even if you are under 18, as long as you don't buy it and there is someone above 18 at the party then you are not breaking the law in any.

2007-02-03 04:40:05 · answer #5 · answered by AlleJo 2 · 0 0

You have two degrees of authority -

Licensed to sell - it certainly would not be a violation if people brought their own. Just be careful in that case about the presence of minors.

There are also some public facilities that do not permit consumption of alcohol. You need to be sure that is NOT the case in this building.

If both are ok, so are you. Have a great party!

2007-02-03 04:31:37 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 0 0

As long as liquor is not being sold, you are not breaking the law. You and the property owner will be liable for underage drinking and any incidents that may occur as a result of the drinking on his permises. One day insurance can be purchased to protect you and the property owner from such problems, but it's not cheap.

I would strongly urge the property owner and purhaser of the alcohol to have this insurance.

2007-02-03 04:32:45 · answer #7 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 0 0

As long as its not sold you are fine. I've been to social events in church halls, and community halls, where you have a raffle running as well, donated raffle prizes, but with each raffle ticket you get a free glass of wine or beer. Obviously the tickets are more than 50p each!! You get the costs covered, and everyone gets the chance to win something that they can donate the next time they are asked for a raffle or tombola prize!!

2007-02-03 04:37:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Don't know where you are in world. I go to a New Years party every year which is bring your own alcohol - we do not need a licence as we are not selling! (At least I never known us to get a licence).... Better safe than sorry - check with local Council Licensing Board - they will tell you.
Hope helps.
(enjoy your party!)

2007-02-03 04:29:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Ask the managers of the community hall. There may be covenants that preclude any alcohol on the premises.

2007-02-03 05:58:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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