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How to apply and what are the costs?
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How do I apply for a Special Occasion Licence (SOL)?
Please visit the BC Liquor Store nearest you for an application form. To fill out the form you will need the following:
| · | Date and address of your event; |
| · | Copies of your Serving it Right certificate (any other paid or unpaid managers and all paid servers
must obtain a Serving it Right certificate by the date of the event); |
| · | Number of people you expect to attend; |
| · | Hours you intend to operate; |
| · | Amount of alcohol you estimate will be required or sold; |
| · | Local government and/or police department approval, if applicable. |
Return the SOL application form, licence fee and any attachments to the BC Liquor Store manager. It is strongly
recommended you apply at least one month in advance of your event (see page 8 for more information on Serving It Right).
What kind of alcohol may I serve?
Liquor for your special event must be bought from a BC Liquor Store or other source approved by the Liquor
Distribution Branch—such as a rural agency store, on-site winery or on-site brewery store. If you are holding a public special event, you may only serve or sell beer, wine, cider and coolers. You may not serve or sell spirits (hard liquor) at a public event without obtaining additional authorization from the Liquor Control & Licensing Branch (LCLB).
How much does a licence cost?
| · | Private Special Event $25.00 per day |
| · | Public Special Event $100.00 per day |
If you are planning to sell liquor at your event, you must pay a Social Service Tax of 10% on your estimated liquor sales BEFORE your event, when you are issued your licence. If you overestimate your sales and overpay tax,you may apply for a refund through the Ministry of Small Business and Revenue. Visit: www.rev.gov.bc.ca for more information.
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