Alcohol Policy
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Alcohol Policy Addendum
It is the goal of the Visalia Convention Center to ensure clients and guests attending events in our facility have an enjoyable experience in a safe environment. The responsible management of alcohol is a key component in achieving this goal. The following is the policy of the Visalia Convention Center and it is hereby agreed that these policies will be followed at any time while on the facility premises:
Clients and guests will not be allowed to bring alcoholic beverages into the facility. An exception will be donated wine for weddings and banquets for which a corkage fee will apply or alcohol for a wedding and banquet in which it is given to a certified caterer for serving in accordance with these polices and state law.
Visalia Convention Center management reserves the right to stop or restrict alcohol sales at any time.
Guests must be at least 21 years old to purchase or consume alcohol. Please know that every person who sells, furnishes, gives, or causes to be sold, furnished or given away, any alcoholic beverage to any person under the age of 21 years will not be tolerated. The Visalia Convention Center has a zero tolerance for underage drinking.
We have the right to, and will, refuse service to any guest who cannot produce proper identification.
Identification that is legally acceptable if it:
- Is issued by a government agency (such as federal, state, county or city)
- Contains the name of the person
- Contains the date of birth of the person
- Contains a description of the person
- Contains a photograph of the person
- Is currently valid and not expired
Examples of legally acceptable identification include:
- Driver’s license
- Identification card with photo and date of birth
There is a limit of two (2) drinks per person, per purchase.
Alcohol service will stop one (1) hour before guests leave at the end of the event and no later than 12:00am (midnight). Please note that the vent end time does not include the move-out period after the conclusion of the event during which you will be responsible for removing decorations and other items.
Guests who are either impaired or obviously intoxicated will not be served even if they are taking a taxi or have a “designated driver”. Please know that every person who sells, furnishes, gives, or cause to be sold, furnished or given away, any alcoholic beverage to any habitual or common drunkard or to any obviously intoxicated person will not be tolerated.
Underage drinking or persons passing alcohol to underage guests will be informed of the Convention Center’s policy and of the law. Security and the Visalia Police Department will immediately be notified. The Visalia Convention Center has a zero tolerance for underage drinking.