ALCOHOL POLICY
1. This acknowledgement is valid ONLY on the date and location noted.
2. The contract holder whose signature appears below must be age 21 or older and shall be in attendance during the entire event.
3. The contract holder is solely responsible for compliance with the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control law, including any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto and any associated permits or licenses.
4. Types of alcohol service:
- Caterer: They must possess an Onondaga County Parks Catering Permit, with proof of Liquor Law Legal Liability Insurance.
- Mobile Bartender or Bartending Service: The service is providing and serving all alcohol, they must possess an Onondaga County Parks Catering Permit.
To obtain a permit, they must submit an application, proof of General Liability Insurance, naming Onondaga County Parks as additionally insured AND proof of Liquor Law Legal Liability Insurance, and pay the annual fee. Applicants should allow for 2-3 weeks to receive permit. Click here for more information.
- Dry Hire Mobile Bartending Service: The service is NOT providing the alcohol and does not possess a liquor license. An Onondaga County Parks Catering Permit it not required. You, the event host, are providing all alcohol therefore it is YOUR responsibility to obtain a One-Day Alcohol Event Permit from the New York State Liquor Authority.
- Self Service Bar: Event guests help themselves to alcohol provided by the event host.You, the event host, are providing alcohol therefore it is YOUR responsibility to obtain a One-Day Alcohol Event Permit from the New York State Liquor Authority.
It is the customer's responsibilty to apply to the NYS Liquor Authority for the One-Day Alcohol Event Permit. State law limits the number of these permits available per location annually; permits are issued on a first come, first served basis. Parks makes no guarantees as to the availability of One-Day Alcohol Event Permit for any reserved event, and the inability to obtain a permit is not grounds for a refund. All questions about the One-Day Alcohol Permit should be directed to the NYS Liquor Authority.
4. Onondaga County Parks places top priority on the safe and legal use of alcoholic beverages. A violation of park ordinances or other laws, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, creating a public nuisance by any member of the organization, group or their guests, or their non-compliance with the permit are all grounds for the Park Superintendent or Park Rangers to revoke this permit and evict the group from the park without refund.
5. Quantities of alcohol may be brought in, dispensed, and consumed only in the area for which you have a reservation.
6. No person under the legal drinking age of 21 may possess or consume alcoholic beverages in Onondaga County Parks.
7. Alcoholic beverage consumption or open containers of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Park parking lots or areas used for parking.
8. Glass containers are prohibited on exterior grounds and grass areas. Special provisions will be made to accommodate glass containers for inside functions at Onondaga County Park lodges.
9. Below is a list of the maximum amounts of alcohol that will be permitted. Any changes must be requested in advance of your reservation date and must be approved by the Parks Commissioner or his agent. These limits will be strictly enforced. These alcohol limits are maximum quantities and represent a reasonable approach to minimizing problems with alcohol consumption based upon a several hour stay for a park visitor. They are not to be considered safe levels for all individuals. Safe levels of alcohol consumption is dependent upon the individual person and the time elapsed during consumption.
BEER: One six pack (12 oz. cans) per person or 1/4 keg (1,000 oz) per 15 people; or
WINE: One four pack hard seltzers/hard ciders or 1/2 quart (16 oz) per person or 24 quarts per 50 people; or
LIQUOR: 5 ounces per person or 8 quarts/50 people
updated 2/26