Small Manufacturer Off Sales at Trade Shows

June 29, 2023

This bulletin is to advise Class E Small Manufacturers of amendments to the Class D Licence Manufacturer Off Sales section of the Liquor Manufacturer Handbook (LMH).

Effective immediately, Small Manufacturers with a Class D Off Sales licence may sell their products at Alberta-based trade shows under the following conditions:

• the trade show features businesses in a particular industry promoting their products and services;
• the trade show is held at a public facility (e.g. convention or exhibition centre); and/or
• the trade show is a ticketed event.

The amendments to Sections 3.5 and 8.6 of the LMH may be accessed on AGLC’s website at aglc.ca.

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.