SIR BC Liquor Control and Licensing Act 2

Question 1

What is a liquor-primary licence primarily intended for?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

9:00 AM to 2:00 AM

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Approval from the LCRB

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A contravention notice and potential enforcement action

Answer

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.

Serving It Right Practice Test

Serving It Right Practice Test

SIR BC Liquor Control and Licensing Act 2