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Topics to review
- Recognising the signs of intoxication
- Checking ID and refusing service safely
- Liquor laws and licensee responsibilities
- Preventing over-service and handling incidents
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Q1Which provincial body is responsible for licensing and regulating liquor service in British Columbia?
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✓ Correct answer: The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB)
In BC the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) administers liquor licences and enforces the rules. This differs from Ontario, where the AGCO plays that role.
Q2Which piece of legislation sets out the main rules for serving liquor in British Columbia?
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✓ Correct answer: The Liquor Control and Licensing Act (LCLA) and its Regulation
The Liquor Control and Licensing Act (LCLA) and the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulation are the primary laws governing licensed liquor service in BC.
Q3In British Columbia, who must hold a valid Serving It Right certificate?
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✓ Correct answer: Licensees, managers, and anyone who serves or supervises the service of liquor
Serving It Right is mandatory in BC for licensees, managers, servers, and others who sell, serve, or supervise the service of liquor.
Q4What is the Serving It Right program in British Columbia?
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✓ Correct answer: BC's mandatory responsible beverage service certification program
Serving It Right is BC's legally required responsible beverage service program, administered by go2HR, that teaches servers how to serve liquor safely and lawfully.
Q5Who carries out compliance inspections of licensed establishments in BC?
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✓ Correct answer: Liquor and cannabis inspectors (and police)
Provincial liquor and cannabis inspectors, supported by police, monitor licensed premises for compliance with the LCLA and licence terms.
Q6A 'liquor primary' licence in BC is best described as a licence for an establishment whose main purpose is:
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✓ Correct answer: Serving liquor, such as a bar, pub, or nightclub
A liquor primary licence covers establishments focused on liquor service (bars, pubs, lounges). A food primary licence is for restaurants where food service is the main activity.
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