Would you like to drink a glass of wine or a pint of beer while getting your hair cut? Or how about when you’re wandering down the aisles of a book store?
New British Columbia liquor laws will allow alcohol to be available on more menus across the province.
The policy changes will permit any B.C. business to apply for a liquor license, with the exception of ones that target minors or operate from a motor vehicle.
Kicking off on January 23rd 2017, various businesses including: spas, salons, art galleries, book stores and barber shops will be able to apply for a liquor license to diversify their business model and add more revenue opportunities.
“Since 2013, we have been working to modernize antiquated liquor laws. We want the rules to complement businesses, not hinder them. We want to bolster creativity and innovation, not create barriers and red tape. Allowing all types of businesses to apply for a liquor license creates other business possibilities for B.C. businesses,” said John Yap, Parliamentary Secretary for Liquor Policy Reform.
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In order to promote proper health and safety regulations—businesses will be required to go through the same process as other establishments in the industry; by ensuring all staff serving alcohol have their ‘Serving-It-Right’ certification.
“One of government’s goals is to ensure that doing business in B.C. is easy and exciting. Creating new liquor license and permit options for businesses is part of our ongoing effort to remove operating obstacles for businesses, create ease of access for consumers, and still maintain B.C.’s health and safety standards,” said Coralee Oakes, Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction and Minister Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch.
For more information on British Columbia’s new liquor policy please visit their website.
