The British Columbia government regulates and monitors the liquor industry in this province to protect the public from the harm that may be caused by making and selling liquor or products that contain liquor.

Through the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and its Regulations - and by requiring anyone who holds a liquor licence to meet strict terms and conditions - the government works to prevent such problems as under-age drinking, the over-consumption of alcohol, and overcrowding or unsafe conditions in restaurants, bars and pubs, and to minimize the potentially negative impact of liquor sales on neighbourhoods and communities.

See:
Liquor Licensing in BC
What everyone should know about BC's liquor laws
Licence classes
Serving It Right: The Responsible Beverage Service Program
Criminal record search
The role of local government in liquor licensing
Basic rules for liquor licensees
Liquor advertising
Inspections and enforcement
Liquor seizures and how to get your liquor back
Rules for making or importing non-beverage alcohol
Complaints or concerns
Industry associations and other useful links

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