Bulletin 23-05: Extension to direct delivery from off-site storage
Publication date: May 30, 2023Issue date: May 30, 2023
Who's impacted
This change applies to the following licences:
- All liquor manufacturers
What's changing
The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch amended the Manufacturer licence terms and conditions to extend the authorization for B.C. manufacturers to deliver directly to retail customers from their on-site store or registered off-site storage facilities up to and including June 30, 2025.
Manufacturers can temporarily deliver directly to retail customers using their own employees or a third-party delivery service.
Helpful information
This temporary measure does not authorize liquor manufacturers to sell liquor from their off-site storage locations. Customers will still be required to complete transactions through a licensee’s on-site store, online, or by telephone – they will not be able to physically purchase products at off-site storage locations.
The updated terms and conditions and more information can be found in the Manufacturer Licence Handbook [627KB,PDF].
Document history
Bulletin 23-05 replaces policy directive 22-09 and the previous expiry date of June 30, 2023.
Disclaimer
Bulletins are for general information and may not apply to all situations. Bulletins do not constitute legal advice nor are they a comprehensive statement of the legal obligations that arise under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, Cannabis Control and Licensing Act, regulations, or any other applicable laws.
When interpreting and applying the information contained in the Bulletins, you are encouraged to seek advice from your professional advisors as appropriate in the circumstances.