Proper licenses and permits are required to serve alcohol on public grounds. A $100 non-refundable fee payable to the City of Camas is required to have alcohol at your event.
If alcohol will be served at your event, be advised of the following policies and procedures:
- It is illegal to serve liquor to anyone under the age of 21.
- The sale of alcohol is not permitted.
- Alcohol service is limited to beer and wine only. Beer kegs are recommended. Hard liquor is not allowed.
- Alcohol must be served in the area designated on your rental permit.
- A Washington State Liquor Control Board Permit is required for all events involving alcohol. The original copy of this permit must be posted in a conspicuous location near the serving area during the event. A copy of the permit must be submitted to the City of Camas a minimum of 30 days prior to the event.
- The renter is responsible for the conduct and behavior of drinking guests.
- It is recommended that alcohol stop being served a minimum of 1 hour prior to the designated end time of the event as specified on the rental permit.
- Serving alcohol without proper approval and permits, and/or in violation of any of the above policies and procedures may result in a Police citation, immediate shut down of the event, forfeiture of your deposit, and/or additional fees.
- Certificate of insurance.
If serving alcohol, the following documents are required:
State of Washington Banquet Permit
This permit can be obtained from the Washington State Liquor Board website at http://liq.wa.gov/. Submit a photocopy of the approved permit with your Facility Use Request. Keep the original to post at the facility during the event.
Certificate of Insurance
Additional insurance is required for events serving alcohol, contact your insurance agent for this document. Submit an insurance certificate with the Facility Use Request, listing the following:
1. Alcohol Liability
2. $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 per person, per incident
3. City of Camas listed as additionally insured.
4. Date, time and location of the event
Additional Insured Endorsement
This document provides proof the insurance policy has been endorsed to contain that the renter’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects to the City of Camas. Contact your insurance agent for this document.
If coverage cannot be obtained through a private carrier, please visit the Washington Cities Insurance Authority website at http://www.wciapool.org/insurances/tulip for Tulip insurance information. All requests made through WCIA must be done at least 30 days prior to the date of the event.
- A “Special Event Insurance Application for Tenant/Users and Instructor Events of WCIA (Washington Cities Insurance Authority) Member Facilities” will be required for proper insurance coverage for usage of the Lacamas Lake Lodge and Conference Center. Special event insurance requires $1 million general aggregate in coverage per occurrence; liquor liability is an added premium to the policy and will also require $1 million dollar coverage. The renter must provide the Parks and Recreation Manager with proper evidence of said, WCIA approved coverage no later than four weeks (28) days in advance of the event. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in forfeiture of your deposit and all rental fees. The website for insurance is https://tulip.onebeaconentertainment.com/e/tulip/apply.aspx. The following vendor codes are required to get insurance through WCIA: Lacamas Lodge - vendor code #0465 450; Fallen Leaf Lake Park - vendor code #0465 522; Camas Community Center - vendor code #0465 267.
If you have further questions, please contact the Camas Parks and Recreation Department at (360)834-5307 or by email at parks@cityofcamas.us.