BC Liquor Control and Licensing Act Flashcards

What is a liquor-primary licence primarily intended for?

Answer: Establishments where the primary purpose is the sale and consumption of liquor

A liquor-primary licence is for establishments like bars and nightclubs where the primary purpose is the sale and consumption of liquor, rather than food service.

Under BC law, what hours are liquor-primary establishments typically permitted to serve alcohol?

Answer: 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM

Liquor-primary establishments in BC are generally permitted to serve alcohol from 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM, though specific hours may vary by licence conditions.

What does the term 'patron participation entertainment' refer to in BC liquor regulations?

Answer: Activities like karaoke, dancing, or pool where patrons actively participate

Patron participation entertainment includes activities where patrons actively take part, such as karaoke, dancing, playing pool, or darts, as opposed to passive entertainment like watching TV.

What is required before a licensee can make changes to their establishment's layout or capacity?

Answer: Approval from the LCRB

Licensees must obtain approval from the LCRB before making structural changes to their licensed area, altering capacity, or changing the nature of their establishment.

What is the consequence of allowing a minor to remain in a liquor-primary establishment after 10 PM?

Answer: A contravention notice and potential enforcement action

Allowing minors to remain in liquor-primary establishments past the permitted hours is a contravention of the licence terms and can result in enforcement action against the licensee.

Which document must be displayed prominently in a licensed establishment in BC?

Answer: The liquor licence

BC law requires that the liquor licence be displayed prominently in the licensed establishment where it is visible to the public.