SIR BC Liquor Control and Licensing Act 4

Question 1

What is the significance of 'person capacity' on a BC liquor licence?

Accepted Answer

It sets the maximum number of persons allowed in the licensed area at one time

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It determines the maximum menu size

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It limits the number of staff on shift

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It determines the number of liquor brands that can be sold

Question 2

Under BC law, can a licensee offer free drinks as a promotion?

Accepted Answer

No, providing free liquor as an inducement is prohibited

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Yes, at any time

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Yes, but only during happy hour

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Yes, but only to designated drivers

Question 3

What restriction applies to 'drink specials' in BC licensed establishments?

Accepted Answer

Drink specials must not encourage overconsumption and cannot offer drinks below a minimum price

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There are no restrictions on drink specials

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Drink specials can only be offered on weekdays

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Only food-primary establishments can offer drink specials

Question 4

What is 'tied-house' regulation in BC?

Accepted Answer

Rules that restrict relationships between liquor manufacturers and licensed retail/service establishments

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A rule about building design

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A rule about tying doors open during business hours

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Requirements for attached housing units

Question 5

What is the licensee's obligation if a compliance meeting is requested by the LCRB?

Accepted Answer

They must attend and cooperate with the LCRB

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They may decline the meeting

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They can send a representative who is not involved with the business

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They can ignore it if it is a first offence

Question 6

Under BC regulations, what must a licensee do if they want to temporarily close their establishment?

Accepted Answer

Notify the LCRB if the closure will exceed a specified period

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Simply lock the doors

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Surrender their licence permanently

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Notify the local newspaper