Can a gift basket store include alcoholic beverages in their merchandise?
Generally, such enterprises are not eligible to obtain a license for the sale of alcohol since they do not meet the definition of an approved type of business under the Liquor Control Code. An of-age customer could however purchase the product and ask the basket business owner to include it in the basket if he or she signed a waiver stating that the recipient of the gift was over the age of 21 and that the product would not be consumed by any minors. Because of the potential liability in these situations, the Commission suggests adding a sparkling cider or other non-alcoholic beverage to the gift basket.
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