The Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation Act

The Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation Act, C.C.S.M. c. L155 (Assented to December 5, 2013) bilingual version (HTML) Table of Contents Section PART 1 DEFINITIONS 1 Definitions PART 2 MANITOBA LIQUOR AND LOTTERIES CORPORATION 2 Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation 3 Purposes 4 Crown agent 5 Legal capacity 6 Subsidiaries 7 Application of Corporations Act BOARD, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES 8 Responsibility of the board 9 Powers of the board 10 Composition of board 11 Chair and vice-chair 12 Remuneration of board members 13 Internal management and governance 14 Chief executive officer 15 Part 3 of Public Service Act does not apply to employees TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY 16 Annual audit 17 Special audit 18 Corporation to pay for audit 19 Annual report 20 Public meetings and promotion of purposes FINANCIAL MATTERS 21 Fiscal year 22 Revenue and retained earnings 23 Investments 24 Borrowing 25 Lending and guarantees 26 Grants in lieu of taxes 27 Other grants by corporation 28 Third party records RELATED COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES 29 Related commercial activities 30 Restriction on extra-provincial activities PART 3 LIQUOR OPERATIONS 31 Exclusive authority 32 Liquor stores 33 Duty free liquor store 34 Liquor vendor 35 Specialty wine store 36 Liquor distributor agreement 37 Purchase from corporation 38 Uniform prices 39 Liquor from outside Canada PART 4 LOTTERY OPERATIONS 40 Lotteries within Manitoba 41 Interprovincial lottery corporation 42 Lotteries with other provinces and territories 43 Lottery ticket sales 44 Video lottery terminals 45 Gaming operators 46 Licensed gaming events 47 Operations on Remembrance Day PART 4.1 CANNABIS OPERATIONS 47.1 Exclusive authority 47.2 Duty of corporation to supply 47.3 Cannabis distributor agreement PART 5 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES 48 Social responsibility initiatives PART 6 REGULATIONS 49 Lieutenant Governor in Council regulations 50 Board regulations PART 7 TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS 51-56 Transitional provisions PART 8 RELATED AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS 57-60 Related and consequential amendments PART 9 REPEALS, C.C.S.M. REFERENCE AND COMING INTO FORCE 61-62 Repeals 63 C.C.S.M. reference 64 Coming into force HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, enacts as follows: PART 1 DEFINITIONS Definitions 1 The following definitions apply in this Act. "Authority" means the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba continued under The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act . (« Régie ») "board" means the board of directors of the corporation and "board member" means a member of the board. (« conseil ») "cannabis" means cannabis as defined in the Cannabis Act (Canada). (« cannabis ») "cannabis store" means the premises specified in a retail cannabis licence issued under The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act where the retail sale of cannabis is authorized. (« magasin de cannabis ») "corporation" means the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation. (« Société ») "liquor" means liquor as defined in The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act . (« boisson alcoolisée ») "lottery scheme" has the same meaning as in subsection 207(4) of the Criminal Code (Canada). (« loterie ») "minister" means the minister responsible for the administration of this Act. (« ministre ») "retail beer vendor" means a holder of a retail beer vendor licence under The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act . (« vendeur de bière au détail ») "video lottery terminal" means a video lottery terminal as defined in the regulations. (« appareil de loterie vidéo ») "wholly-owned subsidiary" means a corporation all the shares of which are owned by the corporation, directly or indirectly. (« filiale en propriété exclusive ») S.M. 2018, c. 9, s. 34 . PART 2 MANITOBA LIQUOR AND LOTTERIES CORPORATION Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation 2 The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation and The Liquor Control Commission are amalgamated and continued as the "Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation". Purposes 3 The purposes of the corporation are (a) to sell liquor; (b) to buy liquor, and bring liquor into Manitoba, for sale in Manitoba; (c) to conduct and manage lottery schemes; (c.1) to acquire cannabis and sell it to operators of cannabis stores for resale; (d) to carry out functions relating to lottery schemes, liquor and cannabis conferred on it under this Act; and (e) to conduct or fund initiatives that promote responsible gaming and responsible liquor and cannabis consumption. S.M. 2018, c. 9, s. 35 . Crown agent 4 The corporation is an agent of the Crown. Legal capacity 5 Subject to this Act, the corporation has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for carrying out its purposes under this Act. Subsidiaries 6(1) The corporation may, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, carry out any of the corporation's purposes under this Act through a wholly-owned subsidiary. LG in C approval required to establish subsidiary 6(2) The corporation must not establish a wholly-owned subsidiary without the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Act applies to subsidiaries 6(3) The provisions of this Act, other than the provisions specified by regulation, apply with necessary changes to a wholly-owned subsidiary. Application of Corporations Act 7(1) The Corporations Act does not apply to the corporation, except for the following provisions which do apply: (a) subsection 15(2) (extra-territorial capacity); (b) subsection 16(1) (powers of a corporation); (c) section 17 (no constructive notice); (d) subsections 119(1) to (4) (indemnification). Board members, officers and employees 7(2) Subsections 119(1) to (4) of The Corporations Act apply to board members, officers and employees of the corporation, and to their heirs and legal representatives. BOARD, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Responsibility of the board 8 The board is responsible for carrying out the corporation's responsibilities under this Act and for administering its business and affairs. Powers of the board 9 The board may do anything necessary for or incidental to carrying out or promoting the corporation's purposes. Composition of board 10(1) The board is to consist of at least six and not more than ten members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Term of appointment 10(2) Each board member is to be appointed for a term not exceeding five years. After term expires 10(3) A board member whose term expires continues to hold office until he or she is re-appointed or a successor is appointed or the appointment is revoked. S.M. 2019, c. 11, s. 15 . Chair and vice-chair 11(1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council must designate one board member as chair and another as vice-chair. Duties of vice-chair 11(2) The vice-chair must act as chair if the office of the chair is vacant or if the chair is absent or unable to act. Remuneration of board members 12 The corporation must pay to the chair, vice-chair and other board members the remuneration and reimbursement established by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Internal management and governance 13 The board may make by-laws and pass resolutions for the corporation's internal management and governance and for the conduct of its business and affairs, including by-laws and resolutions the board considers necessary or advisable to carry out the corporation's purposes. Appointment of chief executive officer 14 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may appoint an individual as president and chief executive officer of the corporation. Part 3 of Public Service Act does not apply to employees 15 Part 3 of The Public Service Act does not apply to the employees of the corporation. S.M. 2021, c. 11, s. 109 . TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY Annual audit 16 The corporation's annual financial statements must be audited by the Auditor General or any other auditor appointed by the Minister of Finance. S.M. 2018, c. 29, s. 25 . Special audit 17 The Lieutenant Governor in Council or the Auditor General may, at any time, order either or both of the following: (a) an audit of the corporation's financial affairs; (b) an investigation of the corporation's business and activities. Corporation to pay for audit 18 The corporation must pay the cost of an audit or investigation under section 16 or 17. Annual report 19 The corporation must include in the annual report required under section 10 of The Crown Corporations Governance and Accountability Act (a) a report on the operations of the wholly-owned subsidiaries and any other enterprise in which the corporation has an interest; (b) a report on the grants or other contributions provided by the corporation; and (c) any other information that the minister requires. S.M. 2017, c. 19, s. 33 . Public meetings and promotion of purposes 20 The corporation must (a) advertise the date, time and place of the public meetings required under clause 16(1)⁠(d) of The Crown Corporations Governance and Accountability Act ; and (b) communicate to the public respecting the corporation's activities and purposes using multiple means. S.M. 2017, c. 19, s. 33 . FINANCIAL MATTERS Fiscal year 21 The fiscal year of the corporation ends on March 31 of each year. Revenue 22(1) The corporation must deposit the revenue from its operations into one or more accounts in its name at a bank or other financial institution. Use of revenue 22(2) The corporation must pay from its accounts (a) operating expenses, interest and other charges incurred by the corporation; (b) grants and other contributions made under section 27; (c) expenses relating to social responsibility initiatives under section 48; (d) any amounts that the corporation is required to pay to the Authority; and (e) all other amounts that the corporation is required to pay under this Act. Retained earnings 22(3) The corporation may maintain retained earnings in an amount approved by the Treasury Board. Net revenue 22(4) After providing for the payment of the amounts under subsection (2) and deducting the amount, if any, required to maintain the retained earnings approved under subsection (3), the corporation must pay its net revenue in each fiscal year to the Minister of Finance, as directed by the Minister of Finance, for deposit in the Consolidated Fund. S.M. 2018, c. 9, s. 36 . Investments 23(1) The corporation must deposit with the Minister of Finance, for investment on its behalf, money that is not immediately required for its purposes. Investments and proceeds of investments 23(2) At the request of the corporation, the Minister of Finance must pay to the corporation any money invested under subsection (1) and the proceeds of those investments. Borrowing 24(1) The corporation may borrow money only in accordance with this section. Borrowing with approval of LG in C 24(2) The corporation may, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, (a) borrow amounts that the government is authorized to loan to it under The Financial Administration Act ; (b) borrow amounts to refinance debt; and (c) borrow amounts the corporation requires as working capital. Terms 24(3) The terms of borrowing under this section are to be determined by the Minister of Finance in consultation with the corporation. Advance out of Consolidated Fund 24(4) Money required for a loan from the government may be paid out of the Consolidated Fund in accordance with The Financial Administration Act . S.M. 2022, c. 14, s. 27 . Power to lend or provide guarantees 25(1) The corporation may lend money or provide a guarantee only in accordance with this section. Restrictions 25(2) The corporation may lend money or provide a guarantee in support of a project of strategic interest relating to the corporation's purposes. But if the amount of the loan or guarantee is to exceed the amount prescribed by regulation, the corporation may provide that loan or guarantee only with the approval of the Treasury Board. Grants in lieu of taxes 26 The corporation must pay a grant to each municipality in which real property owned by the corporation is situated. The grant must be the amount that would be payable as taxes under Part 10 of The Municipal Act if the property were not exempt from municipal taxation. Grants by corporation 27(1) The corporation may make grants or other contributions for cultural, recreational or community purposes or for the promotion of responsible gaming or responsible liquor or cannabis consumption. Board to develop grants policy 27(2) The board must establish a policy governing grants and other contributions under this section. S.M. 2018, c. 9, s. 37 . Third party records 28(1) The corporation may specify records that must be kept by (a) the recipient of a grant or other contribution under section 27; (b) a person authorized under section 33, 34 or 35 (liquor seller); (c) a person authorized under section 36 (liquor distributor); (d) a person authorized under section 43 (lottery ticket retailer); (e) a person with whom the corporation has an agreement under section 44 (video lottery terminals); (f) a person in whose premises the corporation conducts and manages — or conducts, manages and operates — a lottery scheme under section 45 (gaming operator and gaming centre provider); and (g) a person with whom the corporation has an agreement under section 47.3 (cannabis distributor). Audits and inspections 28(2) The corporation or a person appointed by the corporation may inspect and audit the records specified under subsection (1). The corporation or the appointed person may remove and retain the records for a reasonable period of time. Audits and inspections — manufacturers 28(3) The corporation or a person appointed by the corporation may inspect and audit the financial records, production records and sales records of the holder of a manufacturer's licence or a brew pub endorsement under The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act . Audits and inspections — retail beer vendors 28(4) The corporation or a person appointed by the corporation may inspect and audit a retail beer vendor's financial records and sales records. Audits and inspections — cannabis store operators 28(5) The corporation or a person appointed by the corporation may inspect and audit the financial records and sales records of the holder of a retail cannabis licence issued under The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act . S.M. 2018, c. 9, s. 38 ; S.M. 2020, c. 4, s. 2 . RELATED COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES Related commercial activities 29 In addition to any other power granted or activity authorized under this Act, the corporation may, subject to the regulations, (a) supply goods or services relating to gaming, liquor or cannabis within Manitoba; (b) supply goods or services relating to gaming, liquor or cannabis outside Manitoba; (c) participate with other persons in, or provide financing to, projects of strategic interest to the corporation relating to its purposes under this Act; (d) establish and operate businesses or activities relating to gaming, liquor or cannabis; and (e) undertake any other activity authorized by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. S.M. 2018, c. 9, s. 39 . Restriction on extra-provincial activities 30 Despite section 29, the corporation may engage in a commercial activity that requires it to have an office or other premises, employees or other ongoing presence outside Manitoba only with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council. PART 3 LIQUOR OPERATIONS Exclusive authority 31 Subject to this Part and The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act , the corporation has the exclusive authority to sell liquor in Manitoba and to bring liquor into Manitoba for sale in Manitoba. S.M. 2018, c. 9, s. 40 . Liquor stores 32 The corporation may establish, maintain and operate liquor stores. Duty free liquor store 33(1) The corporation, or a person authorized to do so under subsection (2), may establish, maintain and operate a duty free liquor store (a) at Winnipeg's international airport for the purpose of selling liquor, for consumption outside Canada, to persons who are leaving Manitoba by air; and (b) at any crossing point on the border between Manitoba and the United States for the purpose of selling liquor, for consumption outside Canada, to persons who are leaving Manitoba. Duty free vendor 33(2) The corporation may — by written agreement and on the terms specified by the corporation — authorize a person to establish, maintain and operate a duty free liquor store at a location described in clause (1)⁠(a) or (b). No requirement of uniform prices 33(3) Section 38 does not apply to liquor sold at a duty free liquor store. Liquor vendor in rural areas 34 The corporation may — by written agreement and on the terms specified by the corporation — authorize a person to sell liquor at a location in a rural area if it is not economically advisable for the corporation to establish, maintain and operate a liquor store in the area. Specialty wine store 35(1) Subject to subsection (2), the corporation may, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, enter into agreements for the establishment and operation of specialty wine stores to sell wine and, if authorized by the regulations, grape-based specialty spirits and grape-based specialty liqueurs. LG in C may establish maximum number of specialty wine stores 35(2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by regulation, establish a maximum number of specialty wine stores. Duty of corporation to supply 35(3) When the operator of a specialty wine store asks the corporation to supply a product that the operator is authorized to sell, the corporation must make reasonable efforts to do so on a timely basis. Price 35(4) The price of a product authorized to be sold in a specialty wine store (a) if it is listed by the corporation at the time of the first solicitation in respect of the establishment of the specialty wine store, shall, as long as it continues to be listed, be the price at which that the product is listed from time to time by the corporation; and (b) if it is not listed by the corporation at the time of the first solicitation in respect of the establishment of the specialty wine store or ceases thereafter to be listed, shall be the price determined by the operator of the specialty wine store. Liquor distributor agreement 36(1) The corporation may enter into an agreement with a person to act as a liquor distributor. Authorized activities 36(2) A person who enters into a liquor distributor agreement may, in accordance with the agreement, (a) acquire liquor and sell it to the corporation; (b) store liquor in Manitoba; and (c) deliver liquor as directed by the corporation. S.M. 2020, c. 4, s. 2 Purchase from corporation 37 A person authorized to sell liquor under section 33, 34 or 35 must purchase from the corporation the liquor that the person sells or offers for sale. Uniform prices 38 The corporation may establish the prices at which each class, variety, or brand of liquor may be sold. The corporation, a retail beer vendor and any person authorized to sell liquor under section 34 must charge the applicable price. Liquor from outside Canada must be surrendered 39(1) A person, other than the corporation or a person authorized by the corporation, who brings liquor into Manitoba from outside Canada must immediately (a) surrender the liquor to a customs officer as agent of the corporation; and (b) provide any information required by the customs officer for the purpose of this section. Liquor sold to casual importer 39(2) The customs officer, as agent of the corporation, shall sell and release liquor to the person who surrendered it under subsection (1) if (a) the person is an individual; (b) the liquor is not intended for sale or resale in Manitoba; and (c) the individual provides the information required under clause (1)⁠(b) and pays the markup established or determined under subsection (4). Liquor detained 39(3) The customs officer may retain, and release to the corporation, liquor that is not sold and released under subsection (2). Corporation may establish markup 39(4) The corporation may establish the markup, or the means of determining the markup, for the purpose of clause (2)⁠(c). Agreement with Canada 39(5) The corporation may enter into an agreement with the Government of Canada (a) appointing customs officers as the corporation's agents for the purposes of subsections (1) to (3); (b) authorizing the refund of all or any part of the markup paid by an individual; (c) requiring the remittance to the corporation of the markup collected in accordance with the agreement; and (d) respecting any other matter in relation to liquor brought into Manitoba from outside Canada. Definition: "customs officer" 39(6) In this section, "customs officer" means an officer as defined in section 2 of the Customs Act (Canada) who is employed in a customs office in Manitoba. PART 4 LOTTERY OPERATIONS Lotteries within Manitoba 40 Subject to this Part, the corporation has the exclusive authority to conduct and manage lottery schemes for the government within Manitoba. Interprovincial lottery corporation 41 A company that is incorporated under an agreement between the Government of Manitoba and the government of one or more other provinces or territories to conduct and manage lottery schemes in Manitoba and one or more other provinces or territories may conduct and manage lotteries in Manitoba. Lotteries with other provinces and territories 42(1) The corporation may, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, conduct and manage lottery schemes in Manitoba and one or more other provinces or territories in cooperation with the governments or agencies of those provinces or territories. Agreement to incorporate company 42(2) The corporation may, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, enter into an agreement with the governments of one or more other provinces or territories — or agencies of those governments — to incorporate a company to conduct and manage lottery schemes (a) in Manitoba; (b) in one or more of the other provinces or territories; or (c) in Manitoba and one or more of the other provinces or territories. Designation of company as Crown agency 42(3) If a company is formed as a result of an agreement under subsection (2), the government may enter into an agreement with the other governments to designate the company as an agent of each government. Lottery ticket sales 43 The corporation may — on its own or in conjunction with a company referred to in section 41 or 42 — enter into an agreement authorizing a person to distribute and sell tickets, or other means of participation, for a lottery scheme authorized under this Part. Video lottery terminals 44 Subject to the regulations, the corporation may enter into an agreement with a person for the placement of one or more video lottery terminals in the person's premises. Gaming operators 45(1) The corporation may enter into an agreement to conduct and manage a lottery scheme in premises owned or operated by a person that holds a gaming operator licence under The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act . Gaming centre providers 45(2) The corporation may enter into an agreement to conduct, manage and operate a lottery scheme in a premises owned or operated by a person that holds a gaming centre provider licence under The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act . S.M. 2026, c. 37, s. 45 . Licensed gaming events 46 The corporation may conduct, manage or operate a gaming event, as defined in The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act , for a person that holds a gaming event licence under that Act. S.M. 2026, c. 37, s. 45 . Operations on Remembrance Day 47 Despite any provision of The Remembrance Day Act , the corporation may conduct and manage a lottery scheme after 1:00 p.m. on Remembrance Day. PART 4.1 CANNABIS OPERATIONS Exclusive authority 47.1(1) Subject to this Part and The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act , the corporation has the exclusive authority to acquire cannabis and sell it to operators of cannabis stores for resale. Purchase requirements 47.1(2) All cannabis acquired by the corporation must be produced by a person who is authorized to produce cannabis for commercial purposes under the Cannabis Act (Canada). S.M. 2018, c. 9, s. 41 . Duty of corporation to supply 47.2 When the operator of a cannabis store asks the corporation to supply a particular class, variety or brand of cannabis, the corporation must make reasonable efforts to do so on a timely basis. S.M. 2018, c. 9, s. 41 . Cannabis distributor agreement 47.3(1) The corporation may enter into an agreement with a person to act as a cannabis distributor. Cannabis distributor activities 47.3(2) Subject to subsection (3), a person who enters into a cannabis distributor agreement may, in accordance with that agreement, (a) acquire cannabis and sell it to the corporation; (b) store cannabis in Manitoba; and (c) deliver cannabis to cannabis stores. Licence required 47.3(3) A person who has entered into a cannabis distributor agreement may engage in the activities set out in subsection (2) only if the person holds a valid cannabis distributor licence issued under The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act . S.M. 2018, c. 9, s. 41 . PART 5 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES Social responsibility initiatives 48(1) The corporation must conduct or fund initiatives that promote responsible gaming and responsible liquor and cannabis consumption, including research and treatment programs. Two percent of net revenue for initiatives 48(2) For each fiscal year, the corporation must allocate an amount equal to two percent of its anticipated net revenue — determined in accordance with subsection 22(4) — for the initiatives referred to in subsection (1). S.M. 2018, c. 9, s. 42 . PART 6 REGULATIONS LG in C Regulations 49(1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations (a) for the purpose of subsection 6(3), specifying the provisions of this Act that do not apply to a wholly-owned subsidiary; (b) prescribing the amount for the purpose of subsection 25(2) (restriction on lending and guarantees); (c) restricting the powers set out in section 29; (d) requiring the corporation to obtain the Treasury Board's approval before acquiring, disposing of or developing real property if the value of the property or development exceeds a threshold value and prescribing the threshold value; (e) respecting the establishment and operation of specialty wine stores, including (i) the number and location of specialty wine stores, (ii) the products that may be sold in a specialty wine store, and (iii) the sale by liquor stores of products authorized to be sold in a specialty wine store; (f) respecting any matter the Lieutenant Governor in Council considers necessary or advisable to carry out the intent and purpose of section 39 or an agreement under that section; (g) defining the term "video lottery terminal" for the purpose of this Act; (h) respecting lottery schemes conducted and managed by the corporation, including regulations (i) governing the wagers, pay-outs and prizes relating to a lottery scheme, and (ii) establishing qualifications, criteria, placement, standards, rules of play and other requirements for video lottery terminals; (i) respecting the terms to be included in, or deemed to be included in, an agreement under section 43 or 44; (i.1) establishing measures to be taken by the corporation to prevent cannabis from being diverted into an illegal market; (j) respecting any transitional matter or difficulty that may be encountered in bringing the provisions of this Act into effect; (k) respecting any matter the Lieutenant Governor in Council considers necessary or advisable to carry out the purpose of this Act. Regulations may apply generally or specifically 49(2) A regulation made under clause (1)⁠(e) may apply generally to all specialty wine stores or to a specific specialty wine store or class of specialty wine stores. S.M. 2018, c. 9, s. 43 . Board regulations 50 The board may make regulations (a) respecting the collection and return of empty liquor containers, including prescribing the price to be paid for empty containers; (b) establishing, by origin and class, the maximum quantity of wine that an individual is permitted to bring into Manitoba from another province for personal consumption in Manitoba; (c) establishing, by origin and class, the maximum quantity of liquor purchased outside Manitoba that a person may possess for personal consumption in Manitoba. PART 7 TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS Amalgamation 51 On the coming into force of this section (a) all the rights and property of The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation and of The Liquor Control Commission continue to be the rights and property of the corporation; (b) all the debts, obligations and liabilities of The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation and of The Liquor Control Commission continue to be the debts, obligations and liabilities of the corporation; (c) an existing cause of action or claim by or against The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation or The Liquor Control Commission is unaffected and continues as a cause of action or claim against the corporation; (d) a civil or administrative proceeding involving The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation or The Liquor Control Commission — other than an administrative proceeding relating to a licence application or a disciplinary matter respecting licensees and permittees under The Liquor Control Act (as it read immediately before its repeal) — may be continued by or against the corporation; and (e) a ruling, order or judgment in favour of or against The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation or The Liquor Control Commission may be enforced by or against the corporation. References to Manitoba Lotteries Corporation or Liquor Control Commission 52 Any reference to The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation or The Liquor Control Commission in any regulation, by-law, contract, agreement, or other document or record is deemed to be a reference to the corporation. Board members 53 The appointment of a member of the board of The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation or a member of The Liquor Control Commission in effect on the coming into force of this section is deemed to be an appointment to the board under section 10. A deemed appointment under this section is for the term remaining under the prior appointment. Chief Executive Officer 54 An appointment of a person as the Chief Executive Officer of The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation and of The Liquor Control Commission that is in effect on the coming into force of this section is deemed to be an appointment as president and chief executive officer of the corporation under section 15. Employees of Manitoba Lotteries Corporation 55(1) On the coming into force of this section, a person who is an employee of The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation is an employee of the corporation. Employees of Liquor Control Commission 55(2) On the coming into force of this section, a person who is an employee of The Liquor Control Commission but not a member of Regulatory Services division is an employee of the corporation. Liquor vendors 56(1) An authorization under subsection 17(1) of The Liquor Control Act that is in effect on the coming into force of this section is continued and deemed to be an authorization under section 34 of this Act. Duty free vendors 56(2) An authorization under subsection 17(6) of The Liquor Control Act that is in effect on the coming into force of this section is continued and deemed to be an authorization under subsection 33(2) of this Act. Specialty wine store 56(3) An agreement under section 17.1 of The Liquor Control Act that is in effect on the coming into force of this section is deemed to be an agreement under section 35 of this Act. Agreement with Canada 56(4) An agreement under subsection 8(4) of The Liquor Control Act — or that is deemed to have been made under section 8 of that Act — that is in effect on the coming into force of this section is deemed to have been made under section 39 of this Act. Lotteries with other provinces 56(5) An agreement under section 4 of The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act that is in effect on the coming into force of this section is deemed to be an agreement under section 42 of this Act. Lottery ticket sales 56(6) A contract under subsection 2(2) of the Lotteries Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 119/88 R, that is in effect on the coming into force of this section is deemed to be an agreement under section 43 of this Act. Video lottery terminals 56(7) An agreement under section 4 of the Video Lottery Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 245/91, that is in effect on the coming into force of this section is deemed to be an agreement under section 44 of this Act. Gaming operator or gaming centre 56(8) An agreement under The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act to conduct and manage a lottery scheme for a gaming operator or a gaming centre provider is deemed to be an agreement under section 45 of this Act. Gaming events 56(9) An agreement under section 11 of The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act that is in effect on the coming into force of this section is deemed to be an agreement under section 46 of this Act. Definitions 56(10) The following definitions apply in this section. "The Liquor Control Act" means The Liquor Control Act , R.S.M. 1988, c. L160, as it read immediately before the coming into force of this Act. (« Loi sur la réglementation des alcools ») "The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act" means The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act , R.S.M. 1987, L210, as it read immediately before the coming into force of this Act. (« Loi sur la Corporation des loteries du Manitoba ») PART 8 RELATED AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS 57 to 60 NOTE: These sections contained consequential amendments to other Acts that are now included in those Acts. PART 9 REPEALS, C.C.S.M. REFERENCE AND COMING INTO FORCE The Liquor Control Act C.C.S.M. c. L160 repealed 61(1) The Liquor Control Act , R.S.M. 1988, c. L160, is repealed. S.M. 1993, c. 40 (unproclaimed provisions repealed) 61(2) The following provisions of The Liquor Control and Consequential Amendments Act , S.M. 1993, c. 40, are repealed: (a) section 4 in so far as it enacts clause 10(1)⁠(d); (b) section 31 in so far as it enacts subsection 96(4). The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act C.C.S.M. c. L210 repealed 62 The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act , R.S.M. 1987, c. L210, is repealed. C.C.S.M. REFERENCE AND COMING INTO FORCE C.C.S.M. reference 63 This Act may be referred to as chapter L155 of the Continuing Consolidation of the Statutes of Manitoba . Coming into force 64 This Act comes into force on a day to be fixed by proclamation. NOTE: S.M. 2013, c. 51, Schedule A came into force by proclamation on April 1, 2014.