Bill 107: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Act

Businesses most directly affected are liquor retailers, licensed establishments, and alcohol vendors operating in Nova Scotia — think liquor stores, bars, restaurants with liquor licenses, and breweries or distilleries with retail operations. These businesses will need to comply with new regulations specifying the design and placement of warning signs about the risks of drinking during pregnancy, which could mean updating existing signage, repositioning displays, or investing in new materials. The requirements apply regardless of business size, so a solo-operated corner store with a liquor license faces the same obligation as a large chain retailer. Beyond the liquor sector, service providers and organizations supporting people with disabilities may eventually benefit from or interact with the newly created FASD support fund.