Gandaki Province Government Enacts Regulations for Domestic Liquor Production and Marketing
Summary
The Gandaki Province Government has prepared laws and regulations to allow the production, branding, and marketing of domestic liquor under set standards. Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey says the province will seek federal approval on excise duty before the system can be fully implemented.
Key Points
- The Gandaki Province Government has enacted an act and regulations for domestic liquor production, branding, and marketing.
- Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey says implementation is complicated because excise duty authority remains with the federal government.
- The regulations set limits on sales locations, operating hours, packaging, age restrictions, and labeling requirements.
- Local governments in Gandaki are also moving to legalize domestic liquor, while the province has separately passed a law to cultivate cannabis.
