The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an arm’s length regulatory Agency of the Ontario government. It reports to the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General (AGCO). Responsibilities of the AGCO include the administration of:
- Liquor Licence Act
- Gaming Control Act, 1992
- Wine Content and Labelling Act, 2000
- Liquor Control Act (Section 3(1)b, e, f, g and 3(2)a)
- Charity Lottery Licensing Order-in-Council 2688/93
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