Policies, Handbooks, Terms and Conditions & Operating Guidelines

The AGLC develops and enforces the policies and procedures that govern liquor activities in Alberta – its compliance activities help maintain the vital integrity and security of liquor activities in our province.

NOTE: The publications listed below do not replace the
Gaming and Liquor Act or the Gaming and Liquor Regulation.

For more information, take a look at:

Licensee Handbook

The handbook provides information regarding requirements for operating a licensed premise.

Retail Liquor Stores Operating Guidelines
These Operating Guidelines provide information to help retail liquor store licensees meet AGLC requirements for operating licensed premises.

General Merchandise Liquor Stores Operating Guidelines
These Operating Guidelines provide information to help general merchandise liquor store licensees meet AGLC requirements for operating licensed premises.

Liquor Suppliers, Liquor Agencies and Liquor Representatives Operating Guidelines

These Operating Guidelines provide information that will help the licensee and registrant meet AGLC requirements for operating in accordance with legislation and Board policies.

Warehouse Terms and Conditions
The Warehouse Terms and Conditions outlines the requirements for operating a facility that warehouses and distributes liquor products.

Liquor Mark-Up Rates Schedule

Liquor Mark-Up Review

Disciplinary Board Decisions and Specified Penalties

To order printed publications, please contact the AGLC Regulatory Division.

Original printed copies are available at:

CAD $50 for non-industry affiliates

CAD $25 for industry affiliates

Copies of the Gaming and Liquor Act and the Gaming and Liquor Regulation are available from the Alberta Queen's Printer.