New Brunswick restaurants may soon be able to offer liquor sales with food take-out or delivery on a permanent basis.
In April, the province allowed restaurants to sell liquor with meals as part of delivery and take-out orders during the state of emergency.
But the Higgs government has introduced changes to the Liquor Control Act which would make this revision permanent.
“These amendments would allow that to continue once the supporting regulations are in place,” said Justice and Public Safety Minister Ted Flemming in a news release.
“They will contribute to the government’s key priority of fostering an energized private sector while maintaining the safety of the public as we move to help our communities and our businesses recover and become more resilient.”
Servers would also be able to recork bottles of wine purchased at their restaurant so patrons can take it home.
Other changes would introduce mandatory server training and double the fine for selling or serving liquor to minors to $480.
