Inspections and enforcement
Last updated on April 26, 2024Each liquor or cannabis licence is assigned an inspector based on their location and region in the province. Inspectors work within the compliance and enforcement division of the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) to make sure licensees, permittees, and applicants follow:
Inspectors conduct education sessions with licensees and regularly visit licensed establishments through routine inspections. Sometimes inspections are required for a licence or application to be approved.
Preventing contraventions
Find more information about preventing contraventions.
Get answers to common questions about checking ID.
Preparing for inspections
Learn how to prepare for inspections.
The Minors as Agents Program (MAP) helps to prevent the sale of liquor or cannabis to minors. Learn more about Minor Agent inspections.
Enforcement action
Find out your options if the LCRB decides to take enforcement action because of a contravention.
Learn about liquor or cannabis seizures for investigation.
Types of hearings
A hearing is an opportunity to dispute an LCRB decision. Learn about the types of hearings and having an opportunity to be heard.
Enforcement hearing process
Find information about the process and format of a hearing, liability of a licensee, and a defence of due diligence.
Hearing decisions
Learn about hearing decisions and penalties, how to pay a monetary penalty.
Learn about the process for reconsideration.
Learn about the Minors as Agents Program (MAP) and how you can prevent contraventions during a MAP inspection.
Find enforcement hearing decisions and a summary report of signed waivers.
The LCRB responds to complaints about licensed establishments.
Submit a complaint and find information about the complaints process.