Sample Alcohol Policy Collection
Below are links to sample policies addressing alcohol availability, sales, service and promotion in various settings. We suggest that you browse through these links and utilize the information and templates presented in developing a policy that meets your organization's unique needs.
We continue to accumulate publications and references from a broad range of sources, but would also love to hear from you! If your organization has recently written or updated a policy, sat on a committee which was formulating a policy, or just came across one in your Internet browsing, we encourage you to send it to us so that we can share it with other groups. Please send to contributions@apolnet.ca with "Sample Alcohol Policy" in the subject line.
Schools
College and University Campuses
Donations/Sponsorships/Advertising
Communities
Workplaces
Licensed Establishments
First Nations
National and Provincial/State Government Policies
Schools
Canada
School Discipline/Codes of Conduct and Zero Tolerance, Canadian Association of Principles
Commercial Advertising and Solicitation [PDF], School District No. 34 (Abbotsford)
Substance Abuse Statement and Procedure, Eastern Townships School Board, Magog, Quebec
School Policies, Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
Drugs and Alcohol Policy, Lower Canada College, Montreal
Code of Conduct Policy, Niagara Catholic District School Board
Drug Education Policy [PDF], District School Board Ontario North East
Safe Schools Policy, Thames Valley District School Board
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Policy, Toronto Catholic District School Board
Substance Abuse Policy [PDF], Upper Canada District School Board
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Donations/Sponsorships/Advertising
Corporate Communications, City of Burlington, Ontario
Public Solicitations in the Schools/Advertising in Schools, Vancouver School Board
Appendix E- Advertising, Alcohol Sponsorship and Boosters, McMaster University Alcohol Policy, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
Sponsorship Policy, Nepean Hotspurs Soccer Club Team
Corporate Partnership and Sponsorship Policy, Canadian Council for International Co-operation
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Bylaws regarding Advertising
CBC Radio: Alcoholic Beverage Advertising, 2006
Canadian Colleges Athletic Association, Article 12, Marketing, Media, and Promotions [PDF], Revised August 2007
Advertising Standards Canada, ASC Alcohol Beverage Advertising Clearance Guide, 2006 [PDF]
Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario, Liquor Advertising Guidelines: Liquor Sales, Licensees, and Manufacturers [PDF], July 2007
Alcohol at University Events: Restricted Promotion Related Activities [Word], University of Alberta
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Communities
Family/Hosting Policies
Call Me Contract (Impaired Driving), Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving
Home Rules Contract, Teens With Problems
Home Hosting and Party Planning
Having a Party?: Great tips to lower your risks as a Host [PDF], MADD and CAMH Brochure
Your Planning Guide for Hosting an Event, City of Ottawa
Being Sued Can Ruin a Good Party [PDF], A Social Host Guide to understanding and Avoiding Alcohol Liability: MADD and Allstate
Sobering Thoughts on Safe Partying[PDF], A Guide to Avoiding Legal Liability: MADD and Allstate
Social Host Liability, Canada's Safety Council
The Responsible Host, Canada's Safety Council
Family Alcohol Policy Guide [PDF, 1.1MB], Renfrew Country FOCUS Community Project
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Other Community Organizations
Alcohol Policy at OCCID Events [PDF], Ontario Community Council on Impaired Driving (OCCID)
Alcohol Policy: Adult Volunteer Scouts [PDF], Section 1010, Scouts Canada
Christian Reformed Church of St. Albert Drug and Alcohol Policy, 2007 [PDF]
Drug and Alcohol Policy, The Navy League of Canada
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Licensed Establishments
Canada
House Policies [PDF], Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
House Alcohol Policy [PDF], The Beef Barn and Bar, on Renfrew FOCUS Community Program web site
Examples of House Policies [PDF] (page 62-63), Manitoba Tourism Education Council
House Rules [PDF], Great Canadian Warehouse, on Renfrew FOCUS Community Program web site
U.S.A.
How to Serve Alcohol Responsibly, National Restaurant Association, USA
International
Accord with Licensed Premises, City of Sydney, Australia
Kings Cross Licensing Accord [PDF], Australia
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First Nations
First Nations Wholistic Policy and Planning Model [PDF, 483kb], Discussion Paper for the World Health Organization Commission on Social Determinants of Health, April, 2007