Inspections and Enforcement
All licensees are responsible for knowing and following the rules set out in the Liquor Control Act and Liquor Licensing
Regulations and the Smoke-free Environment Act and the specific terms and conditions of their license. Regulatory Services
is responsible for taking enforcement action if a licensee does not comply with the law.
Inspections
Liquor Establishment Inspectors conduct regular inspections of all licensed premises to make sure they comply with the Acts
and Regulations. These inspections may be done without notice to the license holder. Liquor Establishment Inspectors may also
do other unannounced inspections from time to time to monitor compliance or to follow-up on a complaint or report of
questionable activity.
Special Event License
Anyone holding a Special Event License must follow the terms and conditions as set out on their license - including not serving
liquor to a minor or to someone who is intoxicated - and may also be inspected by a Liquor Establishment Inspector at any time.
Enforcement
If a Liquor Establishment Inspector determines a licensee has failed to comply with the Liquor Control Act, Liquor
Licensing Regulations and/or the Smoke-free Environment Act, the inspector will issue an unsatisfactory Inspection Report.
The Inspection Report will explain the violations identified by the Liquor Establishment Inspector.
Non-Compliance Consequences
- Letter of reprimand
- Suspension of license
- Cancellation of license
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