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Liquor Control Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 260).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the regulation and sale of alcoholic liquors.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Viticulture/oenological practices Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Internal trade Standards Institution Transport/storage
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the control of liquor in the province of Nova Scotia. Section4 establishes that the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission is continued as a body corporate under the name the "Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation" consisting of those persons who from time to time comprise the Board of Directors. In particular, the objects of the Corporation are the: a) promotion of social objectives regarding responsible drinking; b) promotion of industrial or economic objectives regarding the beverage alcohol industry in the Province; c) attainment of suitable financial revenues to government; and d) attainment of acceptable levels of customer service. The text consists of 141 sections divided into 4 Parts as follows: Administration of this Act, creation of commission and its powers and functions (I); Sales of liquor (II); Prohibitions, penalties and procedure in prosecutions and on appeal (III); General (IV).

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 22/91).

Legislation | Canada | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Viticulture/oenological practices, Inspection, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Liquor Plebiscite Regulations (N.S. Reg. 9/2007).

Legislation | Canada | 2007

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Inspection, Public health, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Liquor Licensing Regulations (N.S. Reg. 365/2007).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2017)

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, Institution, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ferment-on-Premises Regulations (N.S. Reg. 164/2014).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Importing Wine for Personal Use Regulations (N.S. Reg. 267/2015).

Legislation | Canada | 2015

Keyword: International trade, Viticulture/oenological practices, Standards, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX