It’s a very good day for cannabis consumers in Alberta.

Age-gated cannabis sales are coming to a concert, festival or sporting event near you! But only in Alberta!

Today’s update from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) follows through on the Alberta government’s commitment to reduce red tape and bring cannabis regulations to the table that make sound business sense and meet consumer needs. Diplomat is proud to have played a role in advancing this issue for business and consumers.

While there is lots to like in the changes from a business perspective, the new regulations allowing licensed cannabis retailers to apply for a license extension for the purposes of selling cannabis at a minors-prohibited entertainment event or cannabis industry trade show is definitely the headline.

Alberta clearly understands the value of updating cannabis regulations and bringing them closer in line with the way alcohol is managed and with consumer expectations.

The other changes in the bulletin cover rules around product storage, destruction of product, transfers between related stores and samples are smart and definitely signs that Alberta is staking out a leadership position in sensible cannabis regulation.