The government has announced support for recommendations of the B.C. Liquor Policy Review.
December 17, 2013
Drink specials with minimum prices
Time limited drink specials “Happy Hour”
Order a drink without ordering food
Carry your drink between areas of an establishment
Clubs, pubs, and Legions to allow children at certain hours
All hospitality workers that serve alcohol, liquor store and wine store workers to be required to have a new, more comprehensive SIR (serving it right) certification.
December 11, 2013
Buy wine, beer, and ales in grocery stores
Buy wine, craft beers and ales at Farmer’s markets
Allow off site tasting venues
Allow expansion of existing on site tasting venues
Allow purveyors to offer liquor from other suppliers
Enhanced marketing and promotions of B.C. products
To create more consumer convenience and give businesses more flexibility to grow, government will be introducing happy hour to B.C. To make sure liquor rules better reflect how British Columbians live, families soon will have the freedom to eat together in B.C.’s pubs, legions and restaurants. To enhance health and public safety, the Province also will improve and expand B.C.’s responsible beverage service program, Serving it Right (SIR). *
* courtesy of http://www2.gov.bc.ca/
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