Bulletin 24-06: Use of plastic containers in stadiums
Last updated on July 9, 2024Who's impacted
These changes apply to the following licence:
- Liquor Primary (stadiums)
What's changing
As of July 15, 2024, there will be restrictions on certain plastics (e.g., for takeaway containers) through B.C.’s Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation.
The current Liquor Primary Licence Terms and Conditions and Liquor Policy Manual require stadiums to serve liquor in disposable containers (e.g., plastic or paper) to ensure the safety of spectators.
The Liquor Primary Licence Terms and Conditions and Liquor Policy Manual will be changing to require stadiums to comply with the new provincial restrictions.
What do licensees need to do
Licensees will need to comply with B.C.’s Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation when using plastic containers for serving liquor in stadiums.
For resources to help you understand the new regulations, please visit the Province's Plastics webpage: Plastics - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).
Helpful information
Read all about the changes in the:
- Liquor Primary Licence Terms and Conditions Handbook (PDF, 532KB) (Serving and Selling Liquor in a Stadium, page 30)
- Liquor Policy Manual (PDF, 2.5MB) (section 3.4.4)
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.
If you have questions about this policy change, email LCRBLiquorPolicy@gov.bc.ca