QC-009: Bill 9: An Act to prevent the harmful effects of energy drinks on the health of young people

This bill directly affects anyone in Quebec who sells beverages at retail — think convenience stores, grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, and corner dépanneurs. If you stock and sell energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster, or similar products, you'll need to card customers who appear under 16, train your staff on age verification procedures, and keep photo ID checks as part of your daily sales routine. Vending machine operators and online retailers selling into Quebec face an outright ban on energy drink sales through those channels until a government regulation carves out exceptions. Fines for merchants who sell to underage customers range from $2,500 to $62,500, so even a small shop owner needs to take compliance seriously.