Bill No. 16 61st Legislature - 2nd Session An Act to Amend the Liquor Control Act Introduced: 11/4/2025 Bill Type: Government Bill Sponsored by: Hon. Robert GAUVIN Status: Royal Assent
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Introduced
This bill amends New Brunswick's Liquor Control Act to update rules around alcohol regulation in the province.
Key Changes
- Amends the existing Liquor Control Act of New Brunswick
- Changes were reviewed and approved by the Standing Committee on Economic Policy
- Received Royal Assent on December 12, 2025, making the amendments law
Gotchas
- The full text of the specific amendments was not available in the provided content, so the exact changes cannot be confirmed or detailed.
- The bill passed through all legislative stages in approximately six weeks, which may indicate limited controversy or complexity.
- The bill was referred to the Standing Committee on Economic Policy, suggesting the amendments may have economic or business implications related to the liquor industry.
Who's Affected
- Alcohol retailers and licensees in New Brunswick
- Consumers who purchase alcohol in New Brunswick
- Businesses involved in alcohol distribution or sales
- New Brunswick regulatory authorities overseeing liquor control
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Gotchas
- The full text of the specific amendments was not available in the provided content, so the exact changes cannot be confirmed or detailed.
- The bill passed through all legislative stages in approximately six weeks, which may indicate limited controversy or complexity.
- The bill was referred to the Standing Committee on Economic Policy, suggesting the amendments may have economic or business implications related to the liquor industry.
Summary
Bill No. 16 amends New Brunswick's Liquor Control Act, which is the law that governs how alcohol is sold, distributed, and controlled in the province. The bill was introduced by Hon. Robert Gauvin of the Liberal Party and received Royal Assent on December 12, 2025, meaning it became law. Because the full text of the specific amendments is not available in the provided content, the precise changes made by this bill cannot be detailed. However, amendments to liquor control legislation typically involve changes to licensing rules, hours of sale, who can sell alcohol, or how alcohol is distributed and regulated. The bill moved quickly through the legislative process, passing all readings and committee review within about six weeks of introduction, suggesting it may have been relatively uncontroversial or addressed straightforward regulatory updates.
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