Regulation - LGIC
Regulation made under the Liquor Control Act governing the minimum prices of beverage alcohol
Regulation Number(s):
Ontario Regulation 116/10
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Liquor Control Act
Summary of Decision:
On March 29, 2010, a new regulation made under the Liquor Control Act was filed.
The Regulation comes into force on April 12, 2010, except for section 11 and 12 regarding beer price changes which came into force on March 29, 2010.
In November 2009 the government announced that the floor prices of spirits, wine and beer will be indexed annually based on a three-year average of the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) to maintain social responsibility.
The Regulation implements this commitment. It also includes provisions governing beer price changes, similar to what was previously section 2.3 of Regulation 717 made under the Liquor Control Act.
The Regulation includes rules which will impact the LCBO, Brewers Retail Inc. and manufacturers of liquor. It also will impact the prices consumers pay to purchase liquor.
The Regulation comes into force on April 12, 2010, except for section 11 and 12 regarding beer price changes which came into force on March 29, 2010.
In November 2009 the government announced that the floor prices of spirits, wine and beer will be indexed annually based on a three-year average of the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) to maintain social responsibility.
The Regulation implements this commitment. It also includes provisions governing beer price changes, similar to what was previously section 2.3 of Regulation 717 made under the Liquor Control Act.
The Regulation includes rules which will impact the LCBO, Brewers Retail Inc. and manufacturers of liquor. It also will impact the prices consumers pay to purchase liquor.
Further Information:
O.Reg. 116/10
Proposal Number:
10-MOF014
Posting Date:
March 30, 2010
Summary of Proposal:
In November 2009 the government announced that the floor prices of spirits, wine and beer will be indexed annually based on a three-year average of the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) to maintain social responsibility. The proposed regulation would implement this commitment.
Contact Address:
Ministry of Finance
Office of the Budget, Taxation and Pensions
Alcohol and Fees Policy Branch
95 Grosvenor St, 2nd floor
Toronto ON
Office of the Budget, Taxation and Pensions
Alcohol and Fees Policy Branch
95 Grosvenor St, 2nd floor
Toronto ON
Effective Date:
April 12, 2010
Decision:
Approved