Liquor Legislation
The ECLB responds to Section 104 of the Constitution (Act 108 of 1996 as amended)
The period for comments on the Eastern Cape Liquor Bill, 2016 closed on 18 May 2017. No further comments will be accepted.
Public Education
Remember that drinking alcohol is a matter of individual judgement and accountability.
Liquor Licenses
Liquor licence-holders are expected to renew their liquor licences on an annual basis.
The Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) is established in terms of the Eastern Cape Liquor Act 10 of 2003. National legislation includes the National Liquor Act 53 of 2003 and the Liquor Product Act.
The function of the ECLB is to regulate the registration of retail sales and micro manufacturing of liquor in the province. A further function of the ECLB is to advise the Member of the Executive Council of the Province for Economic Development and Environmental Affairs with regard to liquor industry matters and to exercise certain further powers contemplated in the Act.
This website is provided as part of the ECLB’s commitment to providing a professional and effective service to the industry. The licensing system has been designed to ensure fast and efficient administrative processes.
Latest News
UNDERAGE DRINKING SCHOOL-BASED CAMPAIGN IN FORT BEAUFORT AND DIMBAZA
Media Invite To: All media For Immediate release 08 May 2018 In a bid to mitigate against underage drinking in schools, Eastern Cape Liquor Board will roll out a school-based underage drinking campaign, to educate learners the dangers of excessive...
read moreLIQUOR RENEWAL PERIOD HAS PASSED – THANK YOU TO LIQUOR TRADERS WHO HAVE RENEWED THEIR LICENSES
To: All media For Immediate release 16 April 2018 The Eastern Liquor Board wishes to thank all liquor traders who have taken responsibility to renew their liquor licenses. We are also pleased to announce that there has been a significant...
read moreAdministrative responsibilities and obligations following the redemarcation of operational areas
There have been some changes regarding operational areas for CED inspectors. The idea is to ensure that our operational areas are aligned with the operational areas of our critical stakeholder, the SAPS Cluster demarcation. Whilst the decision intends to improve...
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