Non-profits and charities have a new way to raise money for causes that benefit society, as the B.C. Liberal government relaxes the rules around auctioning liquor.
Following through on an earlier commitment, the province is allowing privately-donated liquor, such as a vintage bottle of wine or a rare bottle of scotch from an individual’s private collection, as well as liquor donated by a business or manufacturer, to be put up for auction – as long as the funds raised go towards a charitable purpose.
Now, small volumes of liquor – up to two cases of wine, eight 750ml bottles of liquor, and/or 24 six-packs of beer, cider or coolers – can be auctioned without a permit. For larger volumes of liquor, a $50 permit will be required.
