RENEWING A LICENCE

Some things to keep in mind when it is time to renew your liquor licence:

• Once you have a liquor licence, you must renew it each year and pay your annual licence fee
• If you are late renewing your licence, you will be charged $125.00 late processing fee
• To qualify for renewal, you must continue to meet the same criteria as for your initial licence
• The Liquor Licensing Branch will not automatically renew your licence.  They will  look at your record over the past year, including any reports from your local liquor inspector or the police
• If they decide not to renew your licence, they will contact you to explain the reasons why
• If you plan to sell your restaurant, your liquor licence must be current if you wish to transfer it to a new owner. Expired licenses cannot be transferred.

Remember, you can renew your licence online.