Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette, Part II — 15 July 2025 (Extraordinary Issue) — Regulations NLR 56/25, NLR 57/25

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NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATIONS NLR 56/25 NLR 57/25 ST. JOHN’S, TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025 The Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette Extraordinary

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NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 56/25 Proclamation bringing the Act into Force (SNL2024 c9) [In force July 15, 2025] under

An Act to Amend the Liquor Control Act and the Liquor Corporation Act (O.C 2025-204) (Filed July 15, 2025) CHARLES THE THIRD, by the Grace of God, King of Canada and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth DEBORAH E. FRY Administrator KAREN STONE Deputy Attorney General TO ALL TO WHOM these presents shall come or whom the same may in anywise concern: GREETING A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS in and by

section 86 of

An Act to Amend the Liquor Control Act and the Liquor Corporation Act, Statutes of Newfoundland and Labrador 2024

Chapter 9 (the "Act"), it is provided that the Act, or a section, subsection , or paragraph of the Act, comes into force on a day or days to be proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council; AND

WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the Act shall now come into force; 3 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Proclamation bringing the Act into Force under

An Act to Amend the Liquor Control Act and the Liquor Corporation Act 56/25 NOW KNOW YE, THAT WE, by and with the advice of Our Executive Council of Our Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, do by this our Proclamation declare and direct that the Act shall come into force on the date of publication of the Proclamation in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette. OF ALL WHICH OUR LOVING SUBJECTS AND ALL OTHERS whom these Presents may concern are hereby required to take notice and to govern themselves accordingly.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF WE have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of Newfoundland and Labrador to be hereunto affixed. WITNESS: Our trusty and well -beloved the Honourable Deborah E. Fry, Chief Justice of Newfoundland and Labrador, Court of Appeal. Administrator in and for Our Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. AT OUR GOVERNMENT HOUSE, in Our City of St. John’s, this 11th day of July in the year of Our Lord two thousand and twenty -five, in the third year of Our Reign. BY COMMAND, CANDICE ENNIS-WILLIAMS Deputy Registrar General 4 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 57/25 Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) under the Liquor Control Act (O.C. 2025-205) (Filed July 15, 2025) Under the authority of

section 61 of the Liquor Control Act, the Board of the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation, with the approval of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council , makes the following regulations. Dated at St. John’s, July 11, 2025. Glenn Mifflin Chairperson, Board of the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation Denis Mahoney, K.C. Clerk of the Executive Council 5 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 REGULATIONS Analysis 1. S.2 R&S

Definitions 2. S.2.1 Added Alcoholic liquor or liquor 3. S.4 R&S Hotel licence 4. S.5 R&S Lounge licence 5. S.6.1 Added Club licence and military mess licence 6. S.7 Amdt. Restaurant licence 7. S.7.1 R&S Exception – sale and delivery of alcoholic liquor 8. S.7.2 Amdt. Delivery service licence 9. Ss.8.1 & 9 Rep. 8.1 Brew restaurant li- cence 9. Tavern licence 10. S.10 Amdt. Airport establishment licence 11. S.13 Amdt. Catering licence 12. S.14 Amdt. Special events licence 13. S.14.1 R&S Recreational facility licence 14. S.15 Amdt. Warehouse licence 15. S.15.2 Amdt. Ferment-on-premises facility licence 16.

S.15.3 Added Brewer licence, winery licence and distillery licence 17. S.16 R&S Brewer's retail licence, brewer's agent licence and brewer's distributor licence 18. S.17 Amdt. Brewer's agent licence 19. S.17.1 Added Manufacturer's retail licence 20. S.18 R&S Return of empty beer bottles 21. S.19 Amdt. Special permits 22. S.21 R&S Notice of application for licence 23. S.22 Amdt. Information and description required 24. S.24 R&S. Licence or permit not issued 25. S.25 Amdt. Good character required 26. S.26 Amdt. Particulars of special event licence 27. S.29 Amdt. Application forms 28. Ss.30 to 32 Rep. 30.

Clubs, lounges and taverns 31. Lounges 32. Restaurants and brew restaurants 29. S.33 Amdt. Hours of sale and prohibition of sale 30. S.33.1 Amdt. Mandatory exit time 31. S.34 Amdt. Service and disposition of liquor 32. S.36 Rep. Draught beer 33. S.36.1 Amdt. Minimum price 34. S.38 Amdt. Liquor consumption on premises 35. S.39 R&S Other liquor prohibited 36. Ss.40 & 41 Rep. 40. Waiters 41. Waiter's licence 37. S.44 Amdt. Persons under 19 years 38. S.45 Amdt. Tip/gratuity prohibited 39. S.46 Amdt. Proof of age 40. S.47 Amdt. Presence of underage persons prohibited 6 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 41. S.48 Amdt. Exceptions to prohibition 42. S.49 Amdt. Prohibited persons 43. S.50 Rep. Waiter's licence required 44. S.51 Amdt. Structures and structural alterations 45. S.52 R&S Prohibited structure 46. S.54 Amdt. Identification of inspector 47. S.55 Amdt. Suspension of licence 48. S.56 R&S Renewal of licence 49. S.57 R&S Return required 50. S.57.1 Added Interest on value of alcoholic liquor seized 51. Ss.58 to 60 Rep. 58. Identification cards 59. Loss or theft of ID card 60. Retention of appliction documents 52. Sch. R&S 53. Commencement

Section 2 of the Liquor Licensing Regulations is repealed and the following substituted: 2.

In these regulations, (a) "Act" means the Liquor Control Act; (b) "brewer's agent licence" means a licence issued under paragraph 16(1)(b); (c) "brewer's distributor licence" means a licence issued under paragraph 16(1)(c); (d) "brewer's retail licence" means a licence issued under paragraph 16(1)(a); (e) "corporation" means the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation; (f) "club" means a corporation, society or association of persons organized or carried on for purposes of a social, fraternal or athletic nature but not for pecuniary gain, and includes the premises occupied or used for any of those purposes; (g) "hotel" means an establishment where temporary lodging is regularly provided to the public in consideration of payment; (h) "institute" means a body corporate or organization instituted and organized for an educational, medical or similar purpose CNLR 1162/96 as amended

Definitions 7 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 and includes the designated premises used for any of those purposes; (i) "lounge" means a premises provided with the facilities and equipment prescribed in these regulations where , in consideration of payment, alcoholic liquor is served for consumption; (j) "military mess" includes a canteen or an institute in a building or camp used (

i) for the accommodation of the active or reserve units of the naval, military or air forces of Canada or of NATO forces stationed at Canadian forces stations located in the province, or (ii) by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary; (k) "recreational facility" includes a facility that is, in the opinion of the board, equipped, operated and maintained as (

i) an indoor stadium or indoor arena, (ii) a golf club, (iii) a ski resort, (iv) a curling club, (

v) a multi-purpose recreation center, (vi) a tennis club, (vii) an arts and culture center, (viii) an outfitters' facility, or (ix) another facility that is, in the opinion of the board, a recreational facility; (l) "restaurant" means an establishment which is exclusively engaged in the serving of regular m eals to the public in 8 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 consideration of payment, whether or not other articles incidental to the sale of regular meals are sold in the establishment; (m) "sell", when used with respect to the authority conferred on licensees referred to in these regulations, means to sell at retail; (n) "tour boat operation" means an operation by a seagoing vessel primarily for the recreation or education of the passengers and not for their conveyance from place to place; and (o) "transportation service" means a service provided primarily for the conveyance of passengers by railway, ship or aircraft. 2. The regulations are amended by adding immediately after

section 2 the following: 2.1 For the purposes of paragraph 2(

a) of the Act, the prescribed amount of alcohol is 0.4%.

Section 4 of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted: 4.

(1) A hotel licence may be issued in respect of premises where (

a) the premises is maintained, equipped and operated in a manner satisfactory to the board; and (

b) lodging accommodation is provided.

(2) A hotel licence authorizes the licensee to (

a) sell for consumption on the licensed premises, (

i) to guests at meals, only spirits by the glass and wine and beer by the glass or opened container, or (ii) to guests who are lodgers on the premises, only spirits, wine and beer by the glass or container; and Alcoholic liquor or liquor Hotel licence 9 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

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b) operate a lounge in a part of the hotel to be designated in the licence where alcoholic liquor may be sold to the public.

Section 5 of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted: 5.

(1) A lounge licence may be issued in respect of premises which are (

a) maintained, equipped and operated in a manner satisfactory to the board; and (

b) operated solely for the sale of alcoholic liquor to the public, where food and entertainment may or may not be available.

(2) A lounge licence may be issued in respect of a lounge which is located in part of a hotel where alcoholic liquor is sold also under a hotel licence.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a lounge licence shall not be issued in respect of premises unless (

a) the walls of all rooms on the premises are not less than 1.4 metres in height; and (

b) the premises is equipped with (

i) a ser vice bar with or without stools or seats for the persons using the lounge, (ii) an area in which there is an adequate number of tables and chairs having regard to the dispensing facilities of the lounge, (iii) adequate seating accommodation as determined by the board and the fire commissioner of the province in accordance with any provincial and municipal laws and regulations relating to them, (iv) entrance and exit facilities that have been approved by the board and that have received the approvals of all other provincial and municipal authorities which are required by law, Lounge licence 10 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

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v) bathroom facilities for the use of patrons in accordance with the National Building Code requirements, (vi) suitable soap dispensers and individual paper towels or suitable electrical appliances, (vii) adequate facilities for the proper washing of glasses and other utensils used in the handling of alcoholic liquor, consisting of thermostatically controlled hot water boiler capable of producing a continuous supply of hot water at a temperature of not less than 82° Celsius, (viii) double stainless steel sinks and a dishwasher, and (ix) well constructed facilities for the storing of glasses and utensils when not in use.

(4) A lounge licence authorizes the licensee to sell to the public for consumption on the licensed premises spirits by the glass and wine and beer by the glass or opened container. 5. The regulations are amended by adding immediately after

section 6 the following: 6.1

(1) The following licences may be issued in respect of premises that are maintained, equipped and operated in a manner satisfactory to the board: (

a) a club licence may be issued to a club; and (

b) a military mess licence may be issued to a military mess.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a club licence or a military licence shall not be issued in respect of premises unless the premises satisfies the requirements in paragraphs 5(3)(

a) and (b).

(3) A licence referred to in subsection (1) authorizes the licensee to sell for consumption on the licensed premises spirits by the glass or beer and wine by the glass or opened container. 6. Subsection 7(2) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "his or her" and substituting the word "the". Club licence and military mess licence 11 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

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Section 7.1 of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted: 7.1

(1) Notwithstanding subsections 4(2), 5( 4), 6.1(2), 7(2), 8(2), 8(3) and 38(1), the board may temporarily authorize a person to whom a licence is issued under

section 4, 5, 6.1, 7 or 8 to sell or deliver alcoholic liquor to a person who purchases a meal prepared by the licensee from the licensed premise s for take-out or deliver y subject to the terms and conditions in these regulations.

(2) Where the board authorizes a person referred to in subsection ( 1) to sell and deliver alcoholic liquor to a person who purchases a meal prepared by the licensee from the licensed premises for delivery, the alcoholic liquor shall only be delivered by (

a) a licensee licensed under

section 4, 5, 6.1, 7 or 8; (

b) an employee of a licensee licensed under

section 4, 5, 6.1, 7 or 8; or (

c) a third party licensed under the se regulations for the purpose of this subsection.

(3) Where a licensee licensed under

section 4, 5, 6.1, 7 or 8 is authorized to sell alcoholic liquor for delivery or take -out, the licensee is only permitted to sell alcoholic liquor that is (

a) sealed; and (

b) in its original packaging or, in the case of draught beer has a cap design which demonstrates that the container has not been opened.

(4) A person shall not deliver alcoholic liquor unless the person (

a) is at least 19 years of age; and (

b) has completed the Serve Responsible NL program offered by Hospitality NL.

(5) A person shall not deliver alcoholic liquor to (

a) a person that is under 19 years of age; Exception – sale and delivery of alcoholic liquor 12 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

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b) a person that appears intoxicated; or (

c) a place where alcoholic liquor is not permitted to be purchased or possessed. 8. Subsection 7.2(2) of the regulations is amended by deleting the reference "subsection 27(7) of the Act" and substituting the reference "subsection 7.1(1)". 9. Sections 8.1 and 9 of the regulations are repealed. 10. Subsection 10(2) of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted:

(2) An airport establishment licence authorizes the licensee to sell, for consumption on the licensed premises to persons using the airport where the licensed premises are located at all hours and on all days throughout the year , spirits by the glass and wine and beer by the glass or opened container. 11. (1) Subsection 13(1) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words and comma "a motel licence,". (2) Subsection 13(2) of the regulations is amended by (

a) deleting the word "prescribed" and substituting the word "stated"; and (

b) deleting the word "bottle" and substituting the word "container". 12. (1) Subsection 14(1) of the regulations is amended by deleting the word "prescribed" and substituting the word "stated". (2) Subsection 14(2) of the regulations is amended by (

a) deleting the words "prescribed in his or her licence" and substituting the words "stated in the licence"; and (

b) deleting the word "bottle" and substituting the word "container". 13 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 (3) Subsection 14(3) of the regulations is amended by deleting the word s "fee prescribed by the board " and substituting the words "fee set by the minister".

Section 14.1 of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted: 14.1

(1) A recreational facility licence may be issued with respect to a recreational facility that is equipped, operated and maintained in a manner satisfactory to the board.

(2) A recreational facility licence shall not be issued unless the board is satisfied that the approval to sell alcoholic liquor (

a) is only intended to complement the recreational facility; and (

b) will not detract significantly from the recreational nature of the premises.

(3) The holder of a recrea tional facility licence may , on the licensed premises only, sell for consumption alcoholic liquor in open containers approved by the board.

(4) The board may approve different containers for (

a) different recreational facilities; (

b) different areas within a recreational facility; and (

c) different events being held at a recreational facility.

(5) Notwithstanding subsection ( 3), the holder of a recreational facility licence may sell for consumption alcoholic liquor (

a) by the unopened container, at a golf club or outfitter's facility provided that the container does not exceed twice the applicable serving size prescribed in

section 36.1; or (

b) by the unopened container, at a recreational facility that includes a hotel, to guests who are lodgers of the hotel.

(6) Notwithstanding another provision of this section, the holder of a recreational facility licence shall not sell alcoholic liquor outdoors Recreational facility licence 14 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 in any part of the licensed premises at a concert, festival or other similar function as determined by the board unless (

a) the licensee has obtained the prior written approval of the board; and (

b) the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor is limited to cans or disposable cups only.

(7) A recreational facility licence issued in respect of a facility that includes a hotel, restaurant, lounge or club, or a combination of those facilities , authorizes the licensee to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption throughout the licensed premises provided that all facilities are operated by the same licensee.

(8) The holder of a recreational facility licence shall comply with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws.

(9) The holder of a recreational facility licence issued with respect to an indoor stadium or indoor arena shall not (

a) sell or permit the consumption of alcoholic liquor throughout the entire facility unless (

i) prior written approval of the board has been received, and (ii) all participants and patrons attending the event are at least 19 years of age, or (

b) sell or permit the consumption of alcoholic liquor at any event where (

i) the majority of participants or patrons involved in or attending the event are expected to be under 19 years of age, or (ii) the primary purpose of the event is the entertainment of persons under 19 years of age.

(10) The holder of a recreational facility licence issued with respect to an indoor stadium or indoor arena shall 15 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

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a) designate seating areas where the sale, consumption and possession of alcoholic liquor is prohibited; (

b) prepare a seating plan of the facility which clearly indicates the areas where (

i) the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor may take place, and (ii) the sale, consumption and possession of alcoholic liquor is prohibited; (

c) clearly identify the areas within the facility that are designated for the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor ; and (

d) cease the sale of alcoholic liquor one half hour before the anticipated completion of the event.

(11) Notwithstanding subsection (1 0), where an indoor stadium or indoor arena is being used for an indoor concert, the holder of the recreational facility licence shall (

a) not sell alcoholic liquor without the prior written approval of the board; and (

b) only permit the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor in the areas approved by the board.

(12) The areas described in paragraph (10)(

a) shall (

a) be reasonable considering the size of the facility and the public demand; and (

b) ensure a reasonable choice of seats for all patrons notwithstanding the consumption or prohibition of alcoholic liquor.

(13) Where the holder of a recreational facility licence issued for a facility other than an indoor stadium or indoor arena proposes to sell alcoholic liquor at an indoor event where not all the patrons attending are over 19 years of age, 16 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

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a) the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor shall not be permitted unless the area in which the event is to be held is physically divided so that (

i) one part of the area is clearly identified for the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor and entry is restricted to persons who are at least 19 years of age, and (ii) one part of the area is clearly identified as a part where the sale, consumption and possession of alcoholic liquor is prohibited and entry by persons who are under 19 years of age is permitted; and (

b) the sale of alcoholic liquor shall cease one half hour before the anticipated completion of the event.

(14) For the purpose of this section, a reference to "hotel" or "restaurant" means the building in which that facility is located and does not include the grounds of that facility or any out buildings. 14. (1) Subsection 15(2) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "his or her" and substituting the word "the". (2) Subsection 15(3) of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted:

(3) Subject to the conditions of the warehouse licence, where a licence allows, a licensee may sell alcoholic liquor at wholesale or retail from the licensed premises to , or to the order of , the owners or operators or captains of foreign going ships or vessels or of trawlers or tugs for use as ships stores. 15.

(1) Paragraph 15.2(6)(

a) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "he or she" and substituting the words "the customer".

(2) Subsection 15.2(8) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "his or her" and substituting the words "the licensee's or employee's".

(3) Subsection 15.2(9) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "full age of 19 years" and substituting the words "19 years of age". 17 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 16. The regulations are amended by adding immediately after

section 15.2 the following: 15.3

(1) The board may issue to a brewer, winery or distillery a licence permitting th e licensee to keep for sale and to sell alcoholic liquor produced by the licensee to the corporation.

(2) A brewer may also sell beer to a person licensed by the board to sell beer, or, on the order of the corporation, to a person named in that order at the address stated in the order.

(3) Notwithstanding subsections (1), (2) and (11), the board may temporarily authorize a person to whom a brewer licence, winery licence or distillery licence is issued under subsection (1) to sell and deliver alcoholic liquor produced by the licensee to a person for personal consumption.

(4) Where the board authorizes a person referred to in subsection (3) to sell and deliver alcoholic liquor produced by the licensee to a person for personal consumption, the alcoholic liquor shall only be delivered by (

a) the licensee licensed under subsection (1); or (

b) an employee of the licensee licensed under subsection (1).

(5) Where a licensee licensed under subsection (1) is authorized to sell alcoholic liquor for delivery under subsection (3), the licensee is only permitted to deliver alcoholic liquor that is (

a) sealed; and (

b) in its original packaging or, in the case of draught beer , has a cap design which demonstrates that the container has not been opened.

(6) A person shall not deliver alcoholic liquor unless the person is (

a) at least 19 years of age; and (

b) has completed the Serve Responsible NL program offered by Hospitality NL. Brewer licence, winery licence and distillery licence 18 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

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(7) A person shall not deliver alcoholic liquor to a person who (

a) is under 19 years of age; or (

b) appears intoxicated.

(8) The board may revoke a licence or authorization issued under this

section where it is of the opinion that there is reasonable cause for doing so.

(9) Where the board revokes a licence or authorization under subsection (8), the board shall, where requested by the licensee, provide reasons for the revocation to the licensee, in writing.

(10) A brewer, winery , d istillery or an association of brewers, wineries or distilleries shall not sell, deliver, advertise for sale or store alcoholic liquor except in the container and package sizes approved by the corporation.

(11) A brewer licensed to sell alcoholic liquor under subsection (1) or a person acting for or employed by the brewer shall not sell or deliver beer under that licence, except (

a) to the following: (

i) the corporation, (ii) a person licensed by the corporation, or (iii) a purchaser from the corporation; and (

b) in a manner indicated by the corporation.

Section 16 of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted: 16.

(1) The board may issue (

a) a brewer's retail licence to (

i) a brewer who is licensed under subsection 15.3(1), or Brewer's retail licence, brewer's agent licence and brewer's distributor licence 19 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 (ii) an association of 2 or more brewers who are licensed under subsection 15.3(1); (

b) a brewer's agent licence to a person who has been approved by the board as an agent of (

i) a brewer licensed under subsection 15.3(1), or (ii) an association of 2 or more brewers who are licensed under subsection 15(3)(1); and (

c) a brewer's distributor licence to a person who has been recommended as a distributor by one or more brewers licensed under subsection 15.3(1).

(2) A licence issued under paragraph (1)(

a) authorizes the holder of the licence to sell beer produced by the licensee to a person who is not disqualified to purchase it under the Act or these regulations, for consumption off the premises where beer is sold.

(3) A licence issued under paragraph (1)(

b) authorizes the holder of the licence to sell beer to a person who is not disqualified to purchase it under th e Act or the se regulations, for consumption off the premises where beer is sold.

(4) A licence issued under paragraph (1)(

c) authorizes the holder of the licence to sell or deliver beer to the corporation or a person licensed by the board.

(5) A licence that is issued under subsection (1) is valid only in respect of the premises described in the licence.

(6) Notwithstanding subsection ( 5), a brewer's retail licence may, with the approval of the board, apply to temporary locations for the periods determined by the board.

(7) The holder of a brewer's retail licence or a brewer's agent licence (

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i) keep on the licensed premises the retail price list provided by the corporation for beers brewed in the province, or (ii) ensure that the retail price list provided by the corporation for beers brewed in the province may be accessed by the public; and (

b) shall not sell those beers except at the prices set out in that price list.

(8) The holder of a brewer’s retail licence or a brewer’s agent licence or the agent or employee of a holder of a brewer’s retail licence or a brewer’s agent licence shall not (

a) sell beer except in accordance with the brewer’s retail licence or the brewer’s agent licence; or (

b) sell, advertise for sale or store beer except in the container and package sizes approved by the corporation.

(9) The holder of a brewer’s distributor licence or the agent or employee of the holder of a brewer’s distributor licence shall not (

a) sell or deliver beer except in accordance with the brewer’s distributor’s licence; or (

b) sell, deliver, advertise for sale or store beer except in the container and package sizes approved by the corporation.

Section 17 of the regulations is amended by deleting the word "granted" wherever it appears and substituting the word "issued". 19. The regulations are a mended by adding immediately after

section 17 the following: 17.1

(1) The board may issue a manufacturer's retail licence to a brewery, winery or distillery that is licensed under subsection 15.3(1) or an association of 2 or more of them.

(2) A licence issued under subsection (1) authorizes the holder of the licence to sell alcoholic liquor produced by the licensee to a Manufacturer's retail licence 21 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 person who is not disqualified to purchase it under the Act or th ese regulations, for consumption off the premises where alcoholic liquor is sold.

(3) A licence that is issued under subsection (1) is valid only in respect of the premises described in the licence.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3), a manufacturer's retail licence may, with the approval of the board, apply to temporary locations for the periods determined by the board.

(5) The holder of a manufacturer's retail licence shall not sell alcoholic liquor except at the prices set out in th e price list provided by the corporation.

(6) The holder of a manufacturer's retail licence or the agent or employee of the holder of a manufacturer's retail licence shall not (

a) sell alcoholic liquor except under a licence issued under and in accordance with subsection (1); or (

b) sell, advertise for sale or store alcoholic liquor except in the container and package sizes approved by the corporation.

Section 18 of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted: 18.

(1) The holder of a brewer's agent licence shall, at the time of transacting a sale, accept in return empty beer bottles equal to the amount being purchased.

(2) The holder of a brewer's distributor licence shall accept all empty beer bottles presented to them by the public.

(3) The holder of a brewer's agent licence and the holder of a brewer's distributor licence shall refund or give value equal to the beer bottle deposit established by the corporation. 21. (1) Subsection 19(1) of the regulations is amended by deleting the reference "section 26" and substituting the reference "section 65". Return of empty beer bottles 22 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 (2) Subsection 19(2) of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted:

(2) The holder of a permit issued under subsection (1) is authorized to purchase and use alcohol or alcoholic liquor in the manner and for the purposes stated in the permit , subject to any conditions.

Section 21 of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted: 21.

(1) An applicant for a licence shall give public notice of the intention to apply for a licence in the form and manner set by the board.

(2) Where requested, a n applicant shall provide proof , satisfactory to the board , that the applicant complied with the notice requirements in subsection (1).

(3) This

section does not apply to applications for a hotel licence, lounge licence, restaurant licence, club licence or institution licence that relates to a premises at (

a) an American Military Base; (

b) a Canadian Armed Forces Base; or (

c) an air terminal or other transportation terminal.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a licensee who applies for an additional licence of the same category of licence that the licensee currently holds is not subject to the advertising requirements in this

section where the additional licence is for a premises (

a) within the same building in which the licensee's licensed premises are located; or (

b) within an extension to the building in which the licensee's licensed premises are located.

Section 22 of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "his or her" and substituting the word "the". Notice of application for licence 23 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

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Section 24 of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted: 24. The board shall not issue a licence or permit to (

a) a person who is disqualified under the Act or these regulations or who has not complied with the requirements of them; (

b) a police officer, an inspector or law enforcement officer; or (

c) a member or an officer or other employee of the board or of the corporation. 25. Subsection 25(2) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "his or her" and substituting the words "the person's". 26. (1) Subsection 26(1) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "his or her" and substituting the words "the person's". (2) Paragraph 26(4)(

a) of the regulations is amended by adding the word "and" at the end of that paragraph. (3) Paragraph 26(4)(

b) of the regulations is repealed. (4) Subsection 26(5) of the regulations is amended by deleting the word "prescribed" and substituting the word "stated".

Section 29 of the regulations is amended by deleting the word "prescribed" and substituting the word "set". 28. Sections 30, 31 and 32 of the regulations are repealed. 29. Subsection 33(2) of the regulations is repealed. 30.

(1) Subsection 33.1(1) of the regulations is amended by deleting the word "granted" wherever it appears and substituting the word "issued".

(2) Subsection 33.1(3) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "he or she" and substituting the words "the licensee". Licence or permit issued 24 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25

Section 34 of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation" and substituting the word "corporation".

Section 36 of the regulations is repealed. 33.

(1) Subsection 36.1(2) of the regulations is amended by (

a) deleting the words and comma s "motel, tourist home ,"; and (

b) deleting the amount "$1.65" and substituting the amount "$2.65".

(2) Subparagraph 36.1(3)(a)(

i) of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted: (

i) approval in writing is obtained from the corporation before the tasting,

(3) Paragraph 36.1(3)(

b) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "restaurant, hotel, motel or tourist home licence" and substituting the words "restaurant licence or hotel licence".

(4) Paragraph 36.1 (3)(

c) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation" and substituting the word "corporation".

(5) Subsection 36.1(4) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation" and substituting the word "corporation". 34.

(1) Section 38 of the regulations is amended by adding immediately after subsection (1) the following:

(1.1) Notwithstanding subsection (1), alcoholic liquor may , with the prior written approval of the board, be taken from one licensed premises to another licensed premises where (

a) the 2 licensed premises are directly adjacent to each other and travel from one licensed premises to the other licensed 25 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 premises does not require a person to enter an unlicensed area; and (

b) the operator of each licensed premises agrees with the movement of the liquor from one licensed premises to the other licensed premises. (2) Subsection 38(2) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "his or her" and substituting the word s "the licensee's".

Section 39 of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted: 39. Except as otherwise provided under subsection 38(1.1), a licensee shall not bring or allow to be brought in or allow to remain on or in the licensed premises (

a) spirits or wine that the licensee has not purchased from the corporation; or (

b) beer that the licensee has not purchased from the corporation or from a brewer licensed under

section 15.3. 36. Sections 40 and 41 of the regulations are repealed.

Section 44 of the regulations is amended by deleting the word "full" wherever it appears.

Section 45 of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation" and substituting the word "corporation". 39. (1) Subsection 46(1) of the regulations is amended by (

a) deleting the words "his or her servant or agent " and substituting the words " an employee or agent of the licensee"; and (

b) deleting the word s "below the full age" and substituting the words "under the age". (2) Subsection 46(1.1) of the regulations is amended by Other liquor prohibited 26 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

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a) deleting the words "his or her servant or agent" and substituting the words "an employee or agent of the licensee"; and (

b) deleting the word s "below the full age" and substituting the words "under the age". (3) Subsection 46(2) of the regulations is repealed.

Section 47 of the regulations is amended by (

a) deleting the word "full"; and (

b) deleting the words "his or her" and substituting the word "the". 41. (1) Paragraph 48(1)(

a) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words and commas "motel, tourist home,". (2) Subsection 48(2) of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted:

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(d), where prior written approval of the board, or its designate, has been obtained by the licensee, a person under the age of 19 years may be permitted to be on a premises licensed as a restaurant/lounge between the hours of sale prescribed in the schedule.

Section 49 of the regulations is amended by (

a) deleting the words "employee, servant or agent" and substituting the words "employee or agent"; and (

b) deleting the words "his or her" and substituting the word "the".

Section 50 of the regulations is repealed.

Section 51 of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "his or her" and substituting the word "the".

Section 52 of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted: 27 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 52. A type of structure which prevents a full view from the dispensing bar is prohibited in a club or lounge.

Section 54 of the regulations is amended by (

a) deleting the words "he or she" and substituting the words "the inspector"; and (

b) deleting the words "with him or her". 47. (1) Subsection 55(1) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "his or her" and substituting the words "the inspector's". (2) Subsection 55(2) of the regulations is amended by deleting the words "he or she" and substituting the words "the inspector".

Section 56 of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted: 56. An application for a renewal of a licence shall be made in the form and manner set by the board.

Section 5 7 of the regulations is repealed and the following substituted: 57.

(1) Where required, a licensee shall, in the form and manner set by the board, provide to the board a return relating to the purchase, sale, distribution or delivery of alcoholic liquor by the licensee.

(2) A licensee shall be considered not to have complied with subsection (1) unless the licensee provides the required information in the form set by the board.

(3) The return to be provided to the board under subsection (1) shall be delivered to the board within 20 days of the end of the period to which the return relates. 50. The regulations are amended by adding immediately after

section 57 the following: Prohibited structure Renewal of licence Return required 28 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 57.1

(1) Where the corporation pays to a person an amount under subsection 91(6) of the Act that is equal to the value of alcoholic liquor seized, interest shall be payable on the amount equal to the value of alcoholic liquor seized from the date that the person establishes to the satisfaction of the corporation that the alcoholic liquor was obtained in accordance with the Act and the regulations and that the person otherwise complies with the Act and regulations to the date of payment.

(2) For the purpose of subsection (1), the annual rate of interest is the rate equal to the prime lending rate of the bank holding the province's general revenue fund as determined and adjusted in accordance with this section.

(3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), interest is not payable to a person where the corporation pays the amount equal to the value of the alcoholic liquor seized within 60 days of the date that the person establishes to the satisfaction of the corporation that the alcoholic liquor was obtained in accordance with the Act and the regulations and that the person otherwise complies with the Act and regulations.

(4) Interest calculated under this

section shall be compounded monthly.

(5) The interest rate prescribed by this

section shall be determined on June 15 and December 15 in each year and (

a) the interest rate as determined on June 15 shall apply to the amount equal to the value of the alcoholic liquor seized that is owing after June 30; and (

b) the interest rate as determined on December 15 shall apply to the amount equal to the value of the alcoholic liquor seized that is owing after December 31.

(6) Interest shall not be paid under this

section where the amount equal to the value of the alcoholic liquor is less than $100.

(7) Interest shall not be paid under this

section where the corporation returns the alcoholic liquor seized to a person under subsection 91(6) of the Act. 51. Sections 58 to 60 of the regulations are repealed. Interest on value of alcoholic liquor seized 29 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 52. The

Schedule to the regulations is repealed and the following substituted:

Schedule Hours of Sale Hours of Sale and Consumption of all alcoholic liquor as Permitted under the Regulations Hotel, Lounge, Club, Institution, Military Mess and Recreational Facility Hours of Sale: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. of the immediately succeeding day Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. of the immediately succeeding day Hours of Consumption: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. of the immediately succeeding day Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. of the immediately succeeding day Restaurant Hours of Sale: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. 30 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 7 days a week Hours of Consumption: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. 7 days a week Restaurant/Lounge Restaurant: Hours of Sale: 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 7 days a week Hours of Consumption: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 7 days a week Lounge: Hours of Sale: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. of the immediately succeeding day Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. of the immediately succeeding Hours of Consumption: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. of the immediately succeeding day Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. of the immediately succeeding day 31 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 Tour Boat Hours of Sale: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. of the immediately succeeding day Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. of the immediately succeeding day Hours of Consumption: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. of the immediately succeeding day Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. of the immediately succeeding day Sale further restricted to 15 minutes after the boat has left its home berth and sale shall cease 15 minutes before reaching its home berth Brewer's Agent, Brewer's Retail, Manufacturer's Retail and Retail Store licensed under

section 15.1 Hours of Sale: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. 7 days a week Special Events Hours of Sale: As specified on the 32 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) 57/25 licence only Hours of Consumption: One-half hour tolerance beyond the hours of sale Airport Establishment and Transportation Services Hours of Sale and Consumption: 24 hour period 7 days a week New Year's Eve Hotel, Lounge, Club, Restaurant, Restaurant/Lounge, Military Mess, Institution, Recreational Facility Hours of Sale: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. of the immediately succeeding day Hours of Consumption: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. of the immediately succeeding day 53.

These regulations come into force on the date the Liquor Control (Amendment) Act and Liquor Corporation (Amendment) Act come into force. ©King's Printer Commencement 33 Extraordinary Gazette July 15, 2025

Extraordinary Gazette Index Title of Act and Subordinate Legislation made thereunder CNLR or NL Reg. Amendment NL Gazette Date & Page No.

An Act to Amend the Liquor Control Act and the Liquor Corporation Act Proclamation bringing Act into force [In force July 15, 2025] NLR 56/25 New Jul. 15/25 p. 3 Liquor Control Act Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) NLR 57/25 Amends NLR 1162/96 S.2 R&S S.2.1 Added S.4 R&S S.5 R&S S.6.1 Added S.7 Amdt. S.7.1 R&S S.7.2 Amdt. Ss. 8.1 & 9 Rep. S.10 Amdt. S.13 Amdt. S.14 Amdt. S.14.1 R&S S.15 Amdt. S.15.2 Amdt. S.15.3 Added S.16 R&S S.17 Amdt. S.17.1 Added S.18 R&S S.19 Amdt. S.21 R&S S.22 Amdt. S.24 R&S S.25 Amdt. S.26 Amdt. S.29 Amdt. Jul. 15/25 p. 5 ST. JOHN’S, TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025 35

Extraordinary Gazette Index Continued Title of Act and Subordinate Legislation made thereunder CNLR or NL Reg. Amendment NL Gazette Date & Page No. Liquor Control Act Liquor Licensing Regulations (Amendment) Ss. 30 to 32 Rep. S.33 Amdt. S.33.1 Amdt. S.34 Amdt. S.36 Rep. S.36.1 Amdt. S.38 Amdt. S.39 R&S Ss. 40 & 41 Rep S.44 Amdt. S.45 Amdt. S.47 Amdt. S.48 Amdt. S.49 Amdt. S.50 Rep. S.51 Amdt. S.52 R&S S.54 Amdt. S.55 Amdt. S.56 R&S S.57 R&S S.57.1 Added Ss. 58 to 60 Rep. Sch. R&S

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