New liquor laws for B.C. will come into effect tomorrow, January, 23rd.
The new and updated laws are a result of the Liquor Policy Review conducted by the province. The review suggested 73 recommendations that are intended to update what the province calls antiquated liquor laws.
Some highlights to the updated liquor laws are:
- All types of businesses, like barbershops and book stores, can now apply for a liquor licence.
- Businesses to apply for a Special Event Permit, formerly a Special Occasion Licence, to reduce red tape involved in organizing events and festivals.
- Hotels and resorts that own a bar on the premises to offer guests a complimentary alcoholic beverage upon check-in and permit guests to carry their drinks from licenced areas directly to their rooms.
- Restaurants and bars to create unique cocktails through liquor infusions and barrel-aging, keeping up with a strong 'cocktail culture' that has emerged in Europe, the United States and across Canada.
- Applicants to receive more timely decisions on their licence applications
You can read the full list of the 73 new and updated liquor laws by clicking here.
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