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If not, then minors are permitted if:\u003Cbr>The mess is on a ship; or | No |\n\n\n|  |  |  | In a land-based mess, for an event sponsored by the military or a member of the mess |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Stadium | None | No | In concourse or seating area but not in a lounge in the facility without an FFS. Permitted in a private suite/box | No |\n| Concert hall or live theatre | None | No | In lobby for any type of event or in theatreseating areas during live events only | No |\n| Movie theatre\u003Cbr>(single screen only) | None | No | In lobby only or in theatre seating areas that are not serving liquor | No |\n| Liquor primary at ski hill | Until 10 p. m. | Yes | No new approvals granted | N/A |\n| Curling, golf, bowling alley and other types recreational facility | Until 10 pm. | No | Permitted in the lounge if the recreational facility is open for use.\u003Cbr>Permitted after 10 p. m. for a family-focused event in which the licensed area is not open to the public or for a banquet or awards ceremony.\u003Cbr>In a bowling alley, minors permitted after [10 p. m. in](10 p. m. in)a licensed concourse\u003Cbr>area. | Yes, for entry into lounge |\n| Train or motor vessel | None | Yes, in some instances | On motor vessels a minor must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, stepparent, grandparent, spouse of the minor or another adult who could reasonably be expected to act in place of a parent and to be responsible for supervision of the minor | Yes for\u003Cbr>motor\u003Cbr>vessels |\n| Airport | None | Yes | In a liquor primary at an airport | Yes |\n\n\n| Club | No | Yes | For a special event as long as:\u003Cbr>There is not another suitable area within the club;\u003Cbr>Minors are accompanied by a parent, guardian, stepparent, grandparent, spouse of the minor, or another adult who could ","cbCaiif8ooU9LdyV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiif8ooU9LdyV","pdf",700186,54,"English","# Buying Liquor\n## Buying Liquor from a Different Licence Class\n# Your Liquor Licence\n## Making Changes to Your Licence\n## Relations with Manufacturers, Agents and Sales Representatives\n## Activities Permitted With Approval: Tied Houses\n# Serving Liquor\n## Distilled Liquor\n## Special Rules\n## Serving and Selling Liquor at an Outdoor Event Venue\n# Establishment and Venue Rules\n## Serving and Selling in a Stadium\n## Sales for Off-Site Consumption\n## Off-Premises Sales Endorsement\n## Liquor Primary with Family Foodservice (FFS)\n## Military Mess\n## Stadium and Entertainment Venues\n## Train or Motor Vessel and Airport\n## Clubs, Legions, Convention Centres, and Other Facilities","[{\"question\":\"What approval-related activities are mentioned for liquor licence holders?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook includes activities permitted with approval, specifically tied houses, and notes that some activities require approval before being carried out.\"},{\"question\":\"Are minors allowed at liquor primary establishments, and how does it vary by venue?\",\"answer\":\"Minors may be permitted depending on establishment type and conditions. 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