The RACJ administers liquor licences for different establishments and functions in the province of Quebec
Alcohol Licences
Types of alcohol liquor licences:
Bar Licence
Club Licence
Restaurant Permit to serve
Restaurant Licence for sale
Grocery Store or Cider Vendor Licence
Wholesaler and Retailer Licence
Alcohol Permit: Olympic Park
Alcohol Licence: Terre des hommes
Contact us to help you determine which licence addresses your needs.
Manufacturer
Different permits allow for the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic beverages:
Artisanal Production Permit – spirits
Beer Producer
Artisanal Producers Cooperative – spirits
Brewers –beer products
Beer Dispenser Licence – distribute, sell and deliver beer
Distillers – spirits
Wine Producer
Cider Manufacturer
Warehouse – to store the produced products
Contact us for help with your Manufacturer Licence.
Meeting Permit
Meeting Permit – Business:
Permits an organization to sell/serve purchased alcoholic beverages at an external event.
Meeting Permit:
Permits the sale/serving of purchased alcoholic beverages outside of a residence.
All licences incur an issuance and annual licencing fee.
Certain Manufacturer permits have certain conditions:
A control sticker is needed for those spirit manufacturers who sell on premise or off.
A sale permit authorizing beer manufacturers to sell for on the spot consumption or off, as examples.
Licences are issued once all municipal and in certain cases – federal – obligations are met.
A Liquor Licence comes with great responsibility and accountability
Protect your legal-age customers from alcohol overindulgence – it is your right to refuse the sale of additional alcoholic beverages to an intoxicated patron.
Comply with RACJ Inspectors and Police Officer inspections.
Kindly turn away intoxicated persons from entering your premises.
Ensure your staff is trained and certified to serve alcohol.
…and many more.
Your Obligations
Theirs is to ensure you are protecting your customers from alcohol overindulgence through inspection of your premise, liquor acquisition and financial operations; identifying underaged patrons, among others.
Inspections can be conducted by either an RACJ Inspector or Police Officer to ensure compliance with The Liquor Licence Act (LLA) or the Liquor Licence Regulations (LLR).
Can recommend and/or lay charges in violation of The Liquor Licence Act (LLA).
RACJ Obligations
Each licence comes with its own set of responsibilities and accountabilities.
Each licence comes with its own set of responsibilities and accountabilities.
It is pertinent that you understand all materials available for you by the RACJ and to become familiar with The Liquor Licence Act.