Bill 307: Limiting the Harmful Effects of Energy Drinks Act

This bill directly affects anyone in Nova Scotia who sells energy drinks at retail — think convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, gyms, and corner shops. Day-to-day, staff will need to check ID for customers who look under 16 before completing a sale, refuse sales without valid ID, and post a notice in-store about the age restriction. Businesses that sell through vending machines or operate in schools will need to remove energy drinks from those channels entirely. Even a solo operator running a small convenience store will need to train staff and update point-of-sale practices to stay compliant.