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:

• Liquor Licensee Handbook
  The requirements for operating a licensed premises within the province of Alberta.
• Retail Liquor Stores Handbook
  Guidelines to help retail liquor store licensees meet AGLC requirements for operating licensed premises.
• General Merchandise Liquor Stores Handbook
  Guidelines to assist general merchandise liquor store licensees meet AGLC requirements for operating licensed premises.
• Liquor Agency Handbook
  Information that will help the licensee and registrant meet AGLC requirements for operating in accordance with legislation and Board policies.
• Warehouse Terms and Conditions
  Outlines the requirements for operating a facility that warehouses and distributes liquor products.
• Liquor Laws & You Pamphlet
  An Operating Guide for Licenced Premises.
• Licensed Premises Guidelines: Collecting, Using and Disclosing Personal Information of Patrons
  Guidelines to help licensees understand their responsibilities regarding patron's personal information.
• Liquor Mark-Up Rates Schedule
• Liquor Mark-Up Review

Penalties and Decisions

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.

AGLC Internet Account An AGLC Internet Account is a service provided to eligible liquor agencies and licensed liquor retailers. The Internet account provides you secure access to the AGLC's web application services. Click for more details.