BC Liquor Distribution Branch
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Founded | 1921 |
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Headquarters | , Canada |
Products | Liquor and cannabis sales and distribution to both consumers and businesses |
Owner | Government of British Columbia |
Number of employees | 4,200 |
Website | bcldb.com |
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB) is the
The BCLDB is the only organization allowed to purchase, import, and distribute alcoholic beverages in British Columbia. They employ more than 4,200 people,[2] and operate over 230 liquor and cannabis stores (as of March 2023) under the BC Liquor Stores and BC Cannabis Stores names, found all across the province. The other governmental body which is responsible for regulating and monitoring the industry is the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB).
Retail
BC Liquor Stores
As of October 2018, the BCLDB operates 197 liquor stores.[3]
BC Cannabis Stores
On December 5, 2017, the BC provincial government determined that the BC Liquor Distribution Branch would be the sole distributor of non-medical cannabis.[4] On October 17, 2018, the day that the Cannabis Act took effect, the first cannabis store opened in Kamloops.[5] An online store also operates allowing consumers to purchase cannabis products online which is delivered by mail.[6]
See also
- Société des alcools du Québec
- Liquor Control Board of Ontario
- Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
- Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
- Manitoba Liquor Control Commission
References
- The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ "[BCLDB] Recognized as one of BC's top employers". Eluta.ca. February 22, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ "Stores — BC Liquor Stores", bcliquorstores.com, retrieved October 19, 2018
- ^ "B.C. releases first decisions on cannabis regulation after public engagement". Government of British Columbia. December 5, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- The Vancouver Sun. October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2018.