concessions: catering, alcohol and samples

Concession Operation
The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (SMCA) has the exclusive right to provide all concession food and non-alcoholic beverages for events. Permittees, exhibitors, their contractors, patrons or invitees are not allowed to sell or dispense any food and beverage items or contract with any food and beverage service organization. No outside food is allowed on SMCA property. Permission must be received from SMCA to close or "buyout" Concessions. The fee schedule is on file in the business office of the SMCA.

Prior permission must be received from SMCA for distribution of any free food or beverage items or sample items. Free samples are limited to two (2) ounces of non-alcoholic beverages and 1 ounce of food. Exact descriptions of sample and portion size must be submitted in writing to the SMCA staff for approval at least two weeks before the event. Any exhibitor selling food must have a County of Los Angeles Health Permit.

Caterer
SMCA does not provide catering services. All Permittees may secure their own caterer for their event. Caterers must have all City, County and State business licenses to perform catering functions and a health certificate from the County of Los Angeles. Permittee is responsible for payment of catering and liquor service fees. The fee schedule is on file in the business office of the SMCA.

Alcoholic Beverages
Alcohol dispensing policies and procedures are on file in the business office of the SMCA. Permittee must follow the SMCA Alcohol Policies at the event.

Alcoholic beverages may be served at events held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (SMCA) per the following criteria:

A. Events with alcoholic beverages being sold to the public with cash or script
	1. Permittee must obtain a permit from the Dept. of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC).
		a) If Permittee chooses a non-profit organization to sell alcoholic beverages, the non-profit organization must obtain a one (1) day license from the ABC. SMCA must provide the non-profit with a letter permitting the organization to sell on the premises. Professional bartenders must be used.
		b) If Permittee chooses to use a caterer to sell the alcohol, the caterer must be affiliated with a restaurant, which has a permit to sell. The caterer must then obtain an additional permit from the ABC to sell specifically at SMCA, offsite from their restaurant. SMCA will provide the caterer with a letter permitting the sale on the premises.
	2. Permittee must obtain Liability Insurance Coverage as outlined above under "Caterer". SMCA staff shall determine the coverage limits.
	3. Permittee must hire contractual security for the event with staffing levels determined by SMCA. Contractual Security must cover all areas where alcohol is dispensed.
B. Events with admission fee with caterer dispensing free alcoholic beverages
	1. Permittee would not need to obtain a permit from the ABC.
	2. Permitte must obtain Liability Insurance coverage as outlined in the permit and obtain liquor liability coverage as well as outlined above under "Caterer". SMCA staff shall determine coverage limits.
	3. Caterer must obtain Liability Insurance coverage as outlined above under "Caterer".
	4. Permittee must follow the SMCA Alcohol Policies at the event.
	5. Permittee must hire contractual security for the event with staffing levels determined by SMCA. Contractual security must cover all areas where alcohol is dispensed.
C. Events with no admission fee and no caterer serving alcoholic beverages
	1. Permittee would not need to obtain a permit from ABC.
	2. Permittee would need to provide general liability insurance but not liquor liability insurance. This is considered "incidental liquor liability" which is covered under the general liability portion of the insurance.
	3. Permittee must follow the SMCA Alcohol Policies at the event.
	4. Permittee must hire contractual security for the event with staffing levels determined by SMCA. Contractual security must cover all areas where alcohol is dispensed.