By The Canadian Press

Alberta proposes do-it-yourself beer, wine outlets and adds rules to cannabis

Apr 10, 2018 | 12:03 AM

EDMONTON – Alberta is making changes to help do-it-yourself brewers and wine makers, along with laying out more rules underpinning the pending legalization of cannabis.

The changes are in a bill introduced in the house by Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley.

The bill will allow businesses to be set up for customers to make their own beer and wine on site.

On the cannabis front, the changes will make clear that private operators who set up cannabis outlets can’t use store names that suggest their product is tied to medical or therapeutic benefits, and can’t entice children.

“We remain focused on building a system for legal cannabis that prioritizes the safety and security of all Albertans,” said Ganley. “These amendments to the Gaming and Liquor Act represent another step in our continued work to prepare for the legalization of cannabis.”

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Finance Minister Joe Ceci says they’re creating do-it-yourself wine and beer making outlets at the request of many Albertans, and says craft brewers aren’t worried this will cut their market share.

“Our government has worked to eliminate unnecessary regulation that negatively impacts our restaurant and bar industry,” Ceci said. “Ferment-on-premises and blending of liquor products represent common sense changes that open new revenue streams for business and allows Albertans another way to responsibly enjoy themselves.”

by The Canadian Press

Alberta proposes do-it-yourself beer, wine outlets and adds rules to cannabis

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