The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) is the provincial Crown corporation responsible for retail liquor sales in Nova Scotia. The NSLC operates government liquor stores across the province, regulates beverage alcohol sales, and generates revenue for provincial coffers. Like other provinces with government liquor retail, Nova Scotia uses this model to control alcohol availability while generating public revenue and promoting responsible consumption. Municipalities interact with NSLC through licensing processes, land use approvals for retail locations, and addressing community impacts of alcohol sales. NSLC policies on store locations, pricing, and hours affect communities across the province.