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If you plan to sell alcohol at your Special Occasion Licenced event, you will need the following liquor price schedule.
The following liquor prices are MAXIMUMS with 10 percent PST/with PST & GST.
SPIRITS
1 oz (28 ml) $3.00 / $3.19
1.5 oz (43 ml) $4.00 / $4.25
CAN OR BOTTLE OF BEER, CIDER OR COOLER
(up to 35 ml) $4.00 / $4.25
BEER, CIDER OR COOLER BY THE GLASS
12 oz (35 ml) $4.00 / $4.25
WINE
4 oz glass — no more than 100 percent mark up over purchase price/no more than 100 percent mark up over purchase price +7 percent GST.
The maximum prices are intended to cover the "operating costs" of serving or selling liquor and include the cost of liquor, mix, glasses, ice and taxes. The prices do not include costs such as hall rental, servers, entertainment or security.
The prices are maximum and may only be exceeded if authorized by the Liquor Control & Licensing Branch. If the purpose of the event is to raise funds for charity, you may wish to exceed the prices listed. To do so, you must apply in writing well in advance of the event (at least two weeks prior) by completing the Special Occasion Licences Policy Exemption Application Form (LCLB031), available on the following website: www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/lclb/applicants/sol/exceptions.htm.
More information on Social Service Tax (commonly referred to as "PST") and Special Occasion Licences is available on the Ministry of Small Business and Revenue website: www.rev.gov.bc.ca.
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