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Nova Scotians can now import wine from other provinces

Nova Scotians can now import Canadian-produced wine from outside the province under a new law and regulations that begin today.

New law that allows the importing of Canadian wine for personal use in Nova Scotia starts today

Nova Scotia becomes the third province to update its import laws, along with British Columbia and Manitoba. (Joao Andrew O. Dias)

Nova Scotians can now import Canadian-produced wine for personal use, thanks toa new lawthat startsThursday.

Diana Whalen, the minister responsible for the Liquor Control Act, announced that it is no longer a requirement to order wine through the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation.

Thenew law was initially proposed three years ago.

In a statement, Whalen said opening provincial borders and loosening regulations wasa good thing for businesses and consumers alike.

The law, however, does come with a few stipulations. Anyone in Nova Scotia can personally import wine from another province if:

  • The winery is licensed andlegally permitted to produce and sell wine
  • At least 85 per cent of the wine's contents isfrom agricultural products grown in the province where the wine was produced
  • The consumerbuys the wine from the producer, and not through a third party

Nova Scotia becomes the third province to update its import laws, afterBritish Columbia and Manitoba.