RESTAURANT LAWYER

Calgary and Alberta

Neufeld Legal P.C.

 

 

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Chris@NeufeldLegal.com

403-400-4092 (Calgary, Banff and Southern Alberta)

 

LIQUOR LICENSE AND THE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL

Our understanding of restaurant/bar licensing and regulations enables us to provide you with solid legal guidance and representation.

Having a liquor license so as to permit an establishment to serve alcohol is absolutely critical to most restaurants, bars and nightclubs. In Alberta, a Class A license is required from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) if the establishment wishes to provide for the sale and consumption of alcohol on the premises. As such, obtaining and retaining one's liquor license (and staying in the good graces of the AGLC) should be a top priority for most restaurants, bars and restaurants. 

Unfortunately, the legal difficulties for most restaurants, bars and nightclubs arise from their failure to institute proactive measures to insure compliance with the current regulations and licensing requirements of the AGLC. For unlike the far lower cost associated with keeping one's business in compliance, the costs involved in dealing with a regulatory or licensing violation can be quite substantial. And those costs might not be limited to significant monetary fines and penalties, but can also result in major damage to the establishment's reputation and even the closure of the business, whether it be temporary or permanent. As such, it makes a lot of sense to protect against such violations, but when they do occur, it is imperative that you retain knowledgeable legal counsel to represent your business in this important legal fight.

For knowledgeable and experienced legal representation in dealing with the regulatory and licensing requirements of owning and operating a restaurant, bar or nightclub in Alberta, contact lawyer Christopher Neufeld at 403-400-4092 or Chris@NeufeldLegal.com

 

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Restaurant Lawyer Chris Neufeld is a business lawyer with the law firm of Neufeld Legal Professional Corporation and is admitted to practice law in Alberta and Ontario (Canada) and New York (U.S.A.).  Chris' legal practice focuses primarily on business law, with considerable legal work [combined with practical experience] being undertaken for restaurants, bars, pubs, nightclubs and franchise operations. The law firm of Neufeld Legal Professional Corporation has offices in Calgary (144 4th Avenue SW, Suite 1600). Legal Disclaimer. Privacy. See also www.CalgaryBusinessLawyer.ca. © 2016.