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The Cost of Doing Business
Though Mr. Yap’s Final Report has been widely praised for its progressive recommendations related to the production and sale of alcohol in British Columbia, there are nevertheless recommendations contained in the Report that should be of concern to licensees.
Enforcement by the Numbers
Between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2013 the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch conducted 48,625 inspections of licensed premises and special events throughout British Columbia.
Human Rights Code: Acceptable Identification
The bar and restaurant industry is fertile ground for Human Rights Code issues. While often these issues arise between management and staff, they can just as easily develop between bar staff and the public they serve.
Liquor Control Act Enforcement: What do I do after receiving a Contravention Notice?
After receiving a Contravention Notice for the alleged breach of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act or a term of your licence, the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch may follow-up by issuing a Notice of Enforcement Action. This document should contain two crucial pieces of information: sufficient particulars of the Branch’s allegations, so that you are able to understand the Branch’s case against you, and the Branch’s proposed penalty.
Liquor Control Act Enforcement: What is the Minors as Agents Program?
The role of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (the “Branch”) enforcement program is to ensure that licensees comply with the Act, the Regulations and the terms of their licence. Though the goal of the Branch is to ensure compliance through voluntary measures and education, the Branch also relies on other tools including the random, but more often targeted, inspection of licensed premises by liquor inspectors. The Minors as Agents Program (“MAP”) is one of the Branch’s most powerful tools to achieve compliance.