***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT***
Great news!
Effective Friday, October 13th, 2023:
AGLC has amended its policy interpretation regarding reasonable age-verification steps for online retail cannabis sales.
Retailers can now use self-attestation as a sufficient age-gating procedure for their websites and social media content.
This means that you no longer have to use Hard Age Gate to age-verify customers!
AGLC inspectors will continue to review online platforms to ensure compliance with all federal and provincial regulations. Kindly make sure your website and age-verification procedures align with the new policies.
For further details, please review this document:
AGLC's Official Cannabis Age-Verification Letter to Retailers (Oct 13 2023)
Article: Amendments to AGLC's Age-Verification Policy: An Overview for Retailers
Article: FAQs - Age-Verification in Alberta
Article: How do I add a Self-Attested Age Gate to my Website?
AGLC's Website Requirements for Online Endorsement (Online Sales)
The following must be added to your website and reviewed by AGLC for Endorsement:
- License #
- Store Address
- Mandatory Social Responsibility Signage
(https://aglc.ca/cannabis/retail-cannabis/cannabis-retailer-social-responsibility-material)
Click HERE to download Banner #1
Click HERE to download Banner #2
Both banners should be linked to this URL: https://cannabissense.ca - A link to: Cannabis licensee search | AGLC
You can check out this document for more information regarding endorsement (retrieved from AGLC's Retail Cannabis Store Handbook). For further details on this topic, please contact AGLC Inspections Branch (inspections.mailbox@aglc.ca).