Fiscal publication · Updated 29 May 2026
Lawful retail is the tax base and the enforcement surface
Retailers read policy through operations. A rule is only as good as the routine it creates at the counter and the inspection path that verifies it.
Counter routine
Confirm age, refuse improper sales, display required information, and keep staff current on rule changes.
Tax routine
Sell through lawful supply and keep transactions inside the channel where provincial tax applies.
Inspection routine
Maintain a known location, known staff expectations, and a practical path for education or correction.
Illicit contrast
Unlawful sellers skip the routine and leave government to spend more time finding them after the harm appears.