Frequently Asked
Questions
What role does
the provincial government play in Alberta's privatized liquor
industry?
The AGLC administers and enforces
the Gaming and Liquor Act and Regulation, including maintaining
liquor policy, and collects the government’s flat mark-up
on beverage alcohol.
Retailing, warehousing and distribution of liquor is privatized.
Suppliers and agents must register with the AGLC, and are
responsible for all aspects of ordering, consolidation, shipping,
and marketing.
Any liquor products sold in Alberta must be registered with
the AGLC. More information is available from Connect
Logistics Services Ltd.
What is the legal drinking age
in Alberta?
18 years of age.
Can staff working at a licensed
establishment consume liquor while working?
Licensees will normally not allow
on duty staff to consume liquor or be under the influence
of liquor. However, staff may consume a beverage after the
end of a shift provided the beverage is paid for during permitted
hours of liquor sales authorized on the licence.
For more information, please read section 6.2.20 and 6.2.21
of the Licensee
Handbook.
Where can I find information
on the different types of liquor licences required in Alberta?
Go to the AGLC's liquor
licences page.
I am interested in importing
and distributing liquor products into Alberta. How do I go
about this?
Only AGLC registered
liquor agencies are authorized to import a supplier’s
product. You may contact the AGLC at 780-447-8600 (in Alberta,
dial 310-0000 for toll free access) to receive a Liquor Agency
Information Package, which contains:
- information outlining the requirements for the registration
of a liquor agency
- current legislation governing liquor products
- policy guidelines on liquor advertising and product promotions
- Canadian labelling requirements (followed in Alberta)
- quality and health standards
- New Product Information Form (used to register a new
product)
- how to calculate the wholesale price of your products,
and
- how the warehouse is operated and the associated charges
To become a registered liquor agency in Alberta, the applicant
must have a Canadian company and be incorporated in Alberta.
If the company is outside Alberta, you must obtain extra-provincial
registration or be registered under the Business Corporations
Act of Alberta. There is a $200 non-refundable fee to register
a liquor agency.
Can liquor be purchased on-line
in Alberta?
Yes. AGLC policy allows licensed
retail liquor stores to advertise their products on the Internet
and allows customers to place orders on-line. These orders
must be delivered by the retailer or a Class D licensee (e.g.,
delivery service). The licensee is responsible for not selling/delivering
to minors or intoxicated persons.
AGLC policy does not allow 'virtual' or 'e-commerce' liquor
stores. All licensees must have a physical store location.
The AGLC does not have information about which retailers
provide on-line services.
How do I purchase liquor that
is not available in Alberta?
Contact the Manager, Customs & Excise
of the AGLC, at 780-447-8696 (Alberta 1-800-272-8876)
I'm hosting an event at which
liquor will be served. How do I get a liquor licence?
Information on special event liquor
licences is available on the Special
Events Liquor Licences page of this Web site.
Can I serve homemade wine at
my wedding/reception?
No. Under legislation, homemade wine,
cider, and/or beer may not be served or consumed at any licensed
function. Homemade products can only be legally served in
a private residence.
Where can I return liquor bottles?
All liquor containers can be returned
for a full deposit at any bottle depot. There are more than
two hundred bottle depots located throughout Alberta. Visit
the Beverage Container Management
Board's website to get the addresses and hours of operation
for all bottle depots.
What is Bring your own Bottle
or BYOW?
After consulting with liquor and
food service industry stakeholders, changes have been made
to provincial liquor laws and policies to permit patrons
to bring their own wine to participating restaurants, remove
partially consumed wine from a restaurant, and to permit
commercial catering companies to be licensed to serve/sell
liquor at public and private events.
More information about BYOW is available on the Responsible
Liquor Services page of this Web site and BYOW
participating locations.
I'm interested in working for
your organization. Where can I send my resume?
Please check our Employment
Opportunities page. You may
fax your resume to 780-447-8918, or mail your resume
to:
Human Resources
Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
50 Corriveau Ave
St. Albert AB T8N3T5
Please ensure that you quote the competition number on your
resume.
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