Liquor Store Physical Separation

Liquor Bulletin

June 20, 2024

This bulletin is to advise all retail liquor store licensees and applicants of amendments to section 3.1 of the Retail Liquor Store Handbook (RLSH).

Effective immediately, the five metre minimum physical separation requirement from affiliated businesses has been removed. In accordance with Schedule 2 of the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation (GLCR), liquor stores remain required to be physically separate from affiliated businesses.

The amendments may be accessed on AGLC’s website.

Additional information regarding AGLC’s commitment to a modern regulatory environment that supports consumer choice, innovation and economic growth can be found on AGLC’s website at aglc.ca/modernization.

Please familiarize yourself with the amended policy and ensure all affected staff are notified of these changes.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact AGLC’s Compliance Branch at inspections.mailbox@aglc.ca.