white limousine on a dark city street. you can drink alcohol in a limo in alberta as long as you are licensed.

Canadian provinces deal with the issue of alcohol in limousines, party busses, and stretch SUVs differently.

Some provinces ban it, and some are ok with it under certain circumstances.

What about Alberta? Can you drink alcohol in a limo in Alberta?

Can you drink alcohol in a limo in Alberta?

The answer is yes, you can drink in a limo in Alberta.

You can also drink on a party bus, or a stretch SUV. As long as the limousine company has a Class B liquor license, or a member of the party has a Class B liquor license.

What is a Class B Liquor License?

Class B licenses are for the sale and consumption of liquor in premises that are open to people who have paid an entrance fee, purchased a ticket, or are otherwise entitled to use the facility.

The section of the Class B license that applies to drinking in a limo is the “Public Conveyance License” section.

This license applies to the consumption of alcohol in approved means of conveyance (modes of travel). Including commercial aircraft, trains, limousines, buses, and water excursion crafts.

How Do You Get a Class B Liquor License for Limousines?

Limousine companies, or individuals can apply for a Class B Public Conveyance License by applying with the AGLC here.

The AGLC stands for Alberta Gaming Liquor Cannabis. It is the Government of Alberta’s Crown commercial enterprise and agency that oversees the gaming, liquor and cannabis industries in Alberta.

What Are the Rules for Drinking Alcohol in a limousine?

  • The licensed limousine company can stock alcohol in the limousine, or you can bring your own. However, you have to keep all opened drinks inside the vehicle.
  • Everyone has to be of legal drinking age.
  • Hours of Operation you can legally drink will be setup with the AGLC when you apply.
  • The licensee is fully responsible for proper supervision and control of the licensed facility.

In Summary

Alberta allows for drinking alcohol in limousines, stretch SUVs, party busses, and other commercial types of conveyance.

However, there are permits and a heavy dose of responsibility from all individuals involved.

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