Liquor Licensing Board (Hong Kong)

The Liquor Licensing Board (, LLB) is the licensing body for the sale of alcohol in Hong Kong. LLB is responsible for licensing and not retail sales. In line with Hong Kong law, alcohol can be sold freely in licensed retail stores in Hong Kong.

History
The LLB was created to replace the licensing boards formerly organised under the Urban Council and Regional Council, which were disbanded at the end of 1999.

Management
The LLB is governed by a board that consists of a chair, vice-chair and nine appointed board members. The agency is under the jurisdiction of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department. Members of the board are appointed by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong.

Enforcement
Laws enforced by the LLB include:


 * Dutiable Commodities Ordinance, Cap 109
 * Cap 109 B Regulations 17
 * Dutible Commodities (Liquor) Regulations