Modernizing Prince Edward Island`s liquor laws and regulations is taking another step forward with recent amendments to the province`s Liquor Control Act. „Many of these changes are consistent with liquor laws across Canada and will certainly help our local liquor stores, microbreweries, wineries, distilleries and restaurants remain competitive with other jurisdictions,” said Darlene Compton, Minister of Finance and Minister of the Liquor Regulatory Commission. „These updates help modernize the law while ensuring social accountability measures remain in place across the island.” This document is not the official version of the legislation printed under the Queen`s Printers Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Q-1. This Act and any amendments printed under the authority of the Queen`s Printer for the Province should be consulted in determining the authoritative statement of the Act. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names appear on every submission to CBC/Radio-Canada`s online communities (except in communities focused on children and youth). Pseudonyms are no longer allowed. CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI — PEI Removes the limit on the amount of alcohol Islanders from other provinces can return to Prince Edward Island, as long as it is safely stored in a vehicle. National import restrictions for anyone entering and leaving the island have been lifted, one of three amendments to the Alcohol Control Act that came into effect on Saturday. Alberta and Manitoba were the only provinces that did not have borders prior to the agreement.
Residents can now bring their own wine into an authorized dining room „These updates help modernize the law while ensuring social responsibility measures remain in place across the island.” In a Dec. 20 news release, the province announced three changes to Prince Edward Island. Liquor Control Act, including the removal of domestic import restrictions for anyone coming to the island when the product is safely stored in luggage or vehicle. The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Board encourages all Islanders to drink responsibly this holiday season and always plan an empty trip home. As part of the amendments, general retail outlets will also be permitted to sell low-alcohol alcohol up to a maximum of 0.5. Percent. By submitting a comment, you agree that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish, in whole or in part, that comment in any manner of its choosing. Please note that CBC does not endorse the views expressed in the comments. Comments on this story will be moderated in accordance with our submission guidelines. Comments are welcome as long as they are open. We reserve the right to close comments at any time.
For more information on the tasks of the EILCP, please click on the following links. Prince Edward Island The Liquor Control Act is a consolidation of this Act up to June 19, 2001, prepared by the Office of Legislative Counsel. This is for informational and reference purposes only. Islanders are also allowed to bring commercially produced wine into an authorized dining room if restaurants choose to allow it. Prince Edward Island is the latest province to lift restrictions following a 2018 agreement between premiers to ease barriers to interprovincial trade in alcohol. Islanders can now import as much alcohol from other provinces into Prince Edward Island as they wish, as long as it can be safely stored in their vehicles. Customers can also cork the wine if they don`t finish it. Facilities may charge a fee for this service. „Since then, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and now Prince Edward Island have lifted the border,” said Finance Minister Darlene Compton, head of the Liquor Regulatory Commission. Changes made to the Fall 2021 Sitting of the Legislative Assembly will come into force on December 18, 2021 and include: Travellers must keep the product safe in their luggage or vehicle. „One of the most common questions I get from Islanders is, `Why can`t I get [low-percentage alcohol] at the grocery store?`” said Compton.
P.O. Box 2000 Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 7N8 Tel: (902) 368-4000 Email: island@gov.pe.ca Prince Edward Island residents can now bring their own wine into a licensed dining room and leave the house with a newly corked bottle. Retail stores are also allowed to sell alcohol with a low alcohol content up to a maximum of 0.5. Alcohol by volume. These changes are the result of recommendations from various reports, the most recent of which is the Premier`s Council on Recovery and Growth, which noted that modernizing the Liquor Control Act would help local businesses be more competitive.