Standards
and Guidelines
The AGLC is committed
to social responsibility in the sale and service of liquor
products in the province. As part of this commitment, the
following standards and guidelines have been established:
- Minors (under 18) are prohibited from purchasing alcohol
and from entering age controlled establishments.
- A licensee and staff should ensure service practices
help detect an intoxicated person(s).
- Intoxicated patrons should be refused liquor service.
- Premises should be safe and properly maintained.
- Prohibit activities that may cause personal injury.
- Given that intoxication impairs reflexes and motor function,
consideration should be given to reducing hazard areas in
the layout and design of premises (for example, lighting,
space for traffic flow, stairs, etc.).
- A responsible alcohol use program should be implemented
to help reduce impaired driving (example: Designated Driver
Program).
- Implement house policies, practices and supervision to
reduce the risk of patron assault (example: maintaining
incident logs, adequate supervision and security).
- Keep capacity within the occupant load maximum.
- Advertising must be within the limits of good taste and
propriety and be accurate.
- Advertising should encourage the legal, moderate, safe
and responsible consumption of liquor and discourage abusive
drinking patterns.
- A licensee shall not permit competitions, contests, draws,
giveaways or similar promotions in the licensed premises
which require the purchase and/or the consumption of alcohol.
Further standards and guidelines for
liquor licensees, suppliers and agents to comply with can
be found in the Policies,
Procedures, and Handbook section of the website.
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