Liquor licence: where to apply

Which authority issues liquor licences in your province, which licence you need (on-consumption, off-consumption, events, manufacturing or distribution) and the steps. Free.

The rules in short

• Selling liquor to the public is licensed by your province.
• Distributing liquor to other traders, and manufacturing above the micro-manufacturing limit, is registered with the National Liquor Authority (the dtic).
• Check zoning with your municipality before you apply; do not sell before the licence is granted.

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