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AGCO permits affiliated Ontario liquor licensees to transfer wine and spirits

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Source: AGCO (Ontario)

Ontario amendments permanently allow liquor licensees to transfer wine and spirits, including cider, between premises held by the same licensee or an affiliate without closing either location, the AGCO said. Licensees must notify the regulator through iAGCO before transfers; beer may move only when the premises it leaves is temporarily or permanently closing.

The change gives affiliated licensees clearer transfer options while setting notification and closure conditions.

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