VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Vancouver Police are making it known they’re not all that happy about a push to legalize happy hours at pubs and restaurants in BC.

The VPD is the latest group to offer suggestions to the BC government as Liberal MLA John Yap reviews the province’s liquor laws.

“The consensus within the VPD Operations Division was that any new legislation should not encourage binge drinking,” it says in the submissions.

“This would include the consumption of liquor in public places; happy hours in licensed establishments; or open bottle service. The VPD has a significant concern that open bottle service can result in over service due to the lack of control licenced premises can exercise over the amount of liquor a patron consumes.”

The VPD goes on to say increased drinking will likely lead to more fights and sex assaults in areas like the entertainment district on Granville Street and Gastown.

Yap will be accepting submissions from stakeholders until the end of the month. He’s expected to release a report by the end of next month.