SIR BC Liquor Control and Licensing Act 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the significance of 'person capacity' on a BC liquor licence?
- It determines the maximum menu size
- It sets the maximum number of persons allowed in the licensed area at one time (Correct answer)
- It limits the number of staff on shift
- It determines the number of liquor brands that can be sold
Correct answer: It sets the maximum number of persons allowed in the licensed area at one time
Person capacity on a licence sets the maximum number of persons (including staff and entertainers) that may occupy the licensed area at any one time, as determined by fire safety and licence conditions.
Question 2: Under BC law, can a licensee offer free drinks as a promotion?
- Yes, at any time
- No, providing free liquor as an inducement is prohibited (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only during happy hour
- Yes, but only to designated drivers
Correct answer: No, providing free liquor as an inducement is prohibited
BC liquor regulations prohibit licensees from offering free liquor as an inducement to purchase or consume more alcohol, as this encourages overconsumption.
Question 3: What restriction applies to 'drink specials' in BC licensed establishments?
- There are no restrictions on drink specials
- Drink specials must not encourage overconsumption and cannot offer drinks below a minimum price (Correct answer)
- Drink specials can only be offered on weekdays
- Only food-primary establishments can offer drink specials
Correct answer: Drink specials must not encourage overconsumption and cannot offer drinks below a minimum price
BC has minimum drink pricing regulations and restrictions on drink specials to prevent practices that encourage overconsumption of alcohol.
Question 4: What is 'tied-house' regulation in BC?
- A rule about building design
- Rules that restrict relationships between liquor manufacturers and licensed retail/service establishments (Correct answer)
- A rule about tying doors open during business hours
- Requirements for attached housing units
Correct answer: Rules that restrict relationships between liquor manufacturers and licensed retail/service establishments
Tied-house provisions restrict the business relationships between liquor manufacturers and licensed retail or hospitality establishments to prevent monopolistic practices and undue influence.
Question 5: What is the licensee's obligation if a compliance meeting is requested by the LCRB?
- They may decline the meeting
- They must attend and cooperate with the LCRB (Correct answer)
- They can send a representative who is not involved with the business
- They can ignore it if it is a first offence
Correct answer: They must attend and cooperate with the LCRB
When the LCRB requests a compliance meeting, the licensee is obligated to attend and cooperate. Failure to do so can result in additional enforcement action.
Question 6: Under BC regulations, what must a licensee do if they want to temporarily close their establishment?
- Simply lock the doors
- Notify the LCRB if the closure will exceed a specified period (Correct answer)
- Surrender their licence permanently
- Notify the local newspaper
Correct answer: Notify the LCRB if the closure will exceed a specified period
Licensees must notify the LCRB if they plan to temporarily close their establishment for an extended period, as the licence is intended for active operation.
SIR BC Liquor Control and Licensing Act 4
What is the significance of 'person capacity' on a BC liquor licence?