Bulletin 23-12: Clarification of renewal fee calculations

Publication date: November 27, 2023

Who's impacted

This change applies only to the following licences: 

  • Liquor Primary (LP)
  • Food Primary (FP)
  • Licensee Retail Store (LRS)
  • Rural Liquor Retail Store (RLRS)
  • Wine Store
  • Catering 

What's changing

Purchases made from another licensed establishment are now excluded from the licence renewal fee calculation, as described in the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulation (LCLR). This change better reflects the way renewal fees are currently calculated. 

The way renewal fees are currently calculated is not changing. The fee remains calculated based on the amount of liquor purchased during the 12-month period ending six months before the licence expiry date from: 

  • The Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB)
  • BC LIQUOR store
  • Authorized manufacturers, or
  • Other outlets designated by the LDB

Helpful information

The change can be found in the:

For more information on how to renew your liquor licence, please visit this page. 

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.

 

Questions

If you have questions about this policy change, email LCRBLiquorPolicy@gov.bc.ca.