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Liquor/Wine/Beer Sales Outlets

Industry Code: 63105

Compulsory

These are retail operations that specialize in the sale of liquor, wine, and/or beer.

Operation Details:

These businesses may offer case discounts, fill permits, conduct tastings and seminars, sell wine/beer making supplies and non-alcoholic product, sell a limited assortment of pop and mix and related accessories such as openers, glasses, books, etc. They may also provide delivery either directly or through subcontract.

The primary activities in this industry will include shipping and receiving, stocking of shelves, pricing of inventory, and operating checkouts.

Underwriting Considerations:

A liquor store run in conjunction with a hotel, motel or adjoining operation is considered incidental to the other operation. The adjoining operation compliments the main business; it does not necessarily have to be physically attached. Such businesses could be a nightclub, food store, hotel or other hospitality type industry having a liquor store located in the same proximity or on the other side of the parking lot.

Businesses that only sell beer/wine making equipment and accessories are classified in industry 69904.

Premium Rate History:

Activities:

Beer/Liquor/Wine - Sales Outlets
Liquor/Beer/Wine - Sales Outlets
Wine/Liquor/Beer - Sales Outlets

Rate Group History:

This is a new classification for 1994, created and placed within this rate group as a result of the Alberta Liquor Control Board's (now known as the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission) privatization of liquor, wine and beer sales.

These are retail operations that specialize in the sale of liquor, wine, and/or beer.

Premium Rate History:

Activities:

Beer/Liquor/Wine - Sales Outlets
Liquor/Beer/Wine - Sales Outlets
Wine/Liquor/Beer - Sales Outlets

Operation Details:

These businesses may offer case discounts, fill permits, conduct tastings and seminars, sell wine/beer making supplies and non-alcoholic product, sell a limited assortment of pop and mix and related accessories such as openers, glasses, books, etc. They may also provide delivery either directly or through subcontract.

The primary activities in this industry will include shipping and receiving, stocking of shelves, pricing of inventory, and operating checkouts.

Underwriting Considerations:

A liquor store run in conjunction with a hotel, motel or adjoining operation is considered incidental to the other operation. The adjoining operation compliments the main business; it does not necessarily have to be physically attached. Such businesses could be a nightclub, food store, hotel or other hospitality type industry having a liquor store located in the same proximity or on the other side of the parking lot.

Businesses that only sell beer/wine making equipment and accessories are classified in industry 69904.

Rate Group History:

This is a new classification for 1994, created and placed within this rate group as a result of the Alberta Liquor Control Board's (now known as the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission) privatization of liquor, wine and beer sales.