Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Halifax, Nova Scotia | |
Products | Beverage alcohol, cannabis (selected outlets) |
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Revenue | approx: $239.2 million CAD |
Website | http://www.myNSLC.com |
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) is the
History
In 1910 the Nova Scotia Temperance Act was passed which enforced prohibition of alcohol sales throughout the province except in Halifax. Beginning in 1916, alcohol sales were prohibited in Halifax.[1]
On October 31, 1929, a plebiscite was held on Nova Scotia's prohibition of alcohol sales. Over 60 percent of voters authorized the repeal of the Temperance Act, making Nova Scotia the second last province in Canada to end prohibition.[1]
On May 1, 1930 the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission was created through legislation passed as the Liquor Control Act.
In 1946, the responsibility for licensing sites selling alcoholic beverages (e.g. bars and restaurants) was transferred to the Tavern Licence Committee (now named Liquor License Board).
The liquor commission's current head office and distribution centre was constructed in the
In 1995, the Gaming Control Act made the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission part of the Alcohol and Gaming Authority.
In July 2001, the organization was changed from a commission to a
On December 1, 2004, the organization unveiled a new retail logo, replacing their old "Liquor Store" logo.[4]
On October 17, 2018, the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation became the sole authorized retailer of cannabis in Nova Scotia following the legalization of recreational cannabis.
References
- ^ a b Fighting the demon drink Saltscapes
- ^ "Report of the Auditor General of Nova Scotia" (PDF). Office of the Auditor General. 2000. p. 186.
- ^ Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Created Government of Nova Scotia
- ^ New Logo Introduced Government of Nova Scotia