Liquor Licences

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Liquor Licences

Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission - AGLC

Last Verified: 2007-01-12

Act: Gaming and Liquor Act
Regulation: Gaming and Liquor Regulation

To Whom Does This Apply?

The AGLC issues five classes of liquor licences for the sale and manufacture of liquor in Alberta. 

Summary

The Regulatory division of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) administers the Gaming and Liquor Act and Gaming and Liquor Regulation. The AGLC issues five classes of liquor licences for the sale and manufacture of liquor in Alberta.

ELIGIBILITY
If you wish to apply for a liquor licence, contact the Regulatory division of AGLC. Applicants for Class A, B, or C licences are required to provide a proposed food menu, floor plans and other related documentation in support of the proposal. A $200 non-refundable application fee is required if you decide to proceed. You are responsible for any expenses incurred in providing the AGLC with a submission. The AGLC determines if you are eligible for a licence. Individuals involved with the liquor application will be required to provide information about themselves. The applicant must have the right to occupy and control the premises.

DESCRIPTION
Classes of Liquor Licences

Class A Licence
This licence is issued for the sale and consumption of liquor in premises open to the public. Examples are dining rooms, lounges, taverns and night clubs.

Class B Licence
This class of licence is for premises that are open to people who have paid an entrance fee or who have purchased a ticket permitting use of the facility. Examples are airplanes, buses, convention centers, race tracks, recreational facilities, sports stadiums, theatres, trains, and water excursion craft.

Class C Licence
This class of licence is for the sale and consumption of liquor on premises that are not open to the public and are restricted to members or other defined individuals. Examples are canteens, private clubs, institutions, and travellers' lounges.

Class D Licence
The holder of this licence is authorized to sell liquor specified on the licence for off-premises consumption. Examples are retail liquor stores and hotel off sales.

Class E Licence
This class of licence must be obtained to manufacture liquor in Alberta. The holder of a Class A licence may also apply for a brew pub licence to brew beer providing the Class A licence is in the same building as the brew pub brewing facility. Examples are distilleries, wineries, breweries, and brew pubs.

Some establishments have more than one licence. For example, a hotel may have two Class A licences, one each for its restaurant and tavern, and a class D licence for off sales.

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DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this section is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. For particular questions, the users are invited to contact their lawyer. For additional information, see contact(s) listed below.

Alberta Contact(s):
Calgary Office
Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
#110 Deerfoot Atrium Bldg
6715 - 8 Street NE
Calgary, Alberta  T2E 7H7
Telephone: (403) 292-7300
Fax: (403) 292-7302
Toll-free (information): Dial 310-0000 then (403) 292-7300

Grande Prairie Office
Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
10020 - 124 Avenue
Grande Prairie, Alberta  T8V 5L7
Telephone: (780) 832-3000
Fax: (780) 832-3006
Toll-free (information): Dial 310-0000 then (780) 832-3000

 

Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
Head Office
50 Corriveau Avenue
St. Albert, Alberta  T8N 3T5
Telephone: (780) 447-8600
Fax: 780-447-8911
Toll-free (information): 1-800-272-8876

 

Lethbridge Office
Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
3103 - 12 Avenue North
Lethbridge, Alberta  T1H 5P7
Telephone: (403) 331-6500
Fax: (403) 331-6506
Toll-free (information): Dial 310-0000 then (403) 331-6500

 

Red Deer Office
Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
3, 7965 - 49 Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta  T4P 2V5
Telephone: 403-314-2656
Fax: 403-314-2660
Toll-free (information): Dial 310-0000 then 403-314-2656