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• B.C. Home
• Ministry of Housing and Social Development
• Liquor Control and Licensing Branch
  • Our Role
  • Structure & Responsibilities
  • Useful Links
  • Contact Us
• Applying for a Liquor Licence
  • Agent's Licence
    • Eligibility
    • Documentation
    • Cost/Fees
    • Submit Your Application
    • Application Process
    • Additional Approvals
    • Licensee Responsibilities
    • Inspections
    • More Information
  • Food–Primary Licence
    Restaurant
    • Eligibility
    • Documentation
    • Cost/Fees
    • Submit Your Application
    • Application Process
    • Additional Approvals
    • Lounge Endorsements
    • Licensee Responsibilities
    • Inspections
    • More Information
  • Liquor–Primary Licence
    Bars, Pubs, Nightclubs
    • Eligibility
    • Documentation
    • Cost/Fees
    • Submit Your Application
    • Application Process
    • Additional Approvals
    • Licensee Responsibilities
    • Inspections
    • More Information
  • Liquor Retail Stores
    Private Liquor Stores
  • Manufacturer Licence
    Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries
    • Eligibility
    • Documentation
    • Cost/Fees
    • Submit Your Application
    • Selling Your Product On-site
    • Application Process
    • Additional Approvals
    • Licensee Responsibilities
    • Inspections
    • More Information
  • Special Occasion Licence
    For Public and Private Events (e.g., weddings)
  • Ubrew/Uvin Licence
    • Eligibility
    • Documentation
    • Cost/Fees
    • Submit Your Application
    • Application Process
    • Additional Approvals
    • Licensee Responsibilities
    • Inspections
    • More Information
  • Olympic/Paralympic Liquor Licence
  • Acquiring an Existing Licence
• If You Have a Liquor Licence
  • Licence Terms & Conditions
  • Making Changes to My Licence
  • Renewing My Licence
  • Transferring My Licence
• Liquor Licensing in B.C.
  • Complaints or Concerns
  • Liquor Law Basics
  • Liquor Licence Classes
  • Serving It Right
  • Criminal Record Search
  • Local Government & Liquor Licensing
  • Liquor Seizures
  • Liquor Advertising
  • Licensee Retail Store Locations
• Compliance & Enforcement
  • Enforcement Decisions Search
• Forms & Fees
• Publications, Legislation & Resources
  • Licensee Guides
  • Policy Manuals & Directives
  • Educational Videos
  • Links to Legislation
  • BC Liquor Law Summary
  • Signs
  • Local Government/First Nations

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Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) issues licences in B.C. for making and selling liquor (either by the glass or bottle) and supervises the service of liquor in licenced establishments.

Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) regulates the distribution and importation of beverage alcohol in B.C. and operates approximately 200 government liquor stores in the province. For information about the Liquor Distribution Branch, including store locations and product availability, please see the BC Liquor Stores site.

Applying for a Liquor Licence
Learn about the different types of liquor licences, how to apply for one, and the rules you must follow if you have a liquor licence.

If You Have a Liquor Licence
Go here to download a copy of the most recent Terms and Conditions guide, learn about renewing your licence, or applying to make changes to your licence.

Liquor Licensing in British Columbia
This section includes information on liquor laws in British Columbia, filing complaints or concerns, criminal record checks, Serving It Right training, and the role of local government in liquor licensing.

Online Services
You can renew your liquor licence, apply for a liquor licence for your restaurant (Food-Primary) or if you are selling your restaurant, you can complete the 'agreement to transfer' paperwork online.

Compliance and Enforcement
Learn about liquor inspections, what happens if you do not comply with provincial liquor laws, and search the Enforcement Decision database for enforcement hearing decisions and penalties against specific establishments.