Alberta has taken another swipe at reducing red tape by giving rural breweries and cannabis growers the freedom to sell their wares directly to customers. The province announced "red tape reduction changes" to the gaming, liquor and cannabis regulations in a July 2 news release. The changes are intended to "directly open more opportunities for small manufacturers to grow their businesses."
"This was actually a classic example of the need for red tape reduction," said Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally, who added that the changes were developed as the result of multiple red tape reduction roundtables between the province and liquor and cannabis producers.
The changes will permit small liquor producers to operate party bike tours while serving their brand's products. Additionally, businesses that own or lease large buildings can dedicate a segment of their space to create a separate liquor store as long as they meet certain conditions.
The new regulations also give Alberta's cannabis cultivators and growers the freedom to provide "farm gate" sales, allowing customers to buy cannabis right from the grower instead of at a retail store.
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