124.1(1)The Minister shall, from time to time, appoint in writing as an Adjudicator a person who carries out no duties in relation to the issuance or renewal of licences or permits or to inspections under this Act.
124.1(2)No person is eligible to be appointed or to continue as the Adjudicator who
(a)
is engaged in the manufacture, sale or distribution of liquor or has any other dealing whatsoever in liquor or in any enterprise or industry in which liquor is required,
(b)
has a pecuniary interest or proprietary interest in premises that are licensed under this Act,
(c)
has a pecuniary interest in any contract in respect of any licensed premises,
(d)
has a pecuniary interest in purchases or sales made by the Corporation, or
(e)
has a direct or indirect interest in an undertaking putting the person’s interest in conflict with the interests of the Adjudicator or in carrying out the duties of the Adjudicator under this Act.
124.1(3)Nothing in subsection (2) prevents the Adjudicator from purchasing and having possession of liquor that the Adjudicator may lawfully purchase or keep under this Act or the regulations for personal or family use.
124.1(4)Where any interest prohibited under subsection (2) vests in the Adjudicator by will or succession for the Adjudicator’s benefit, the Adjudicator shall, within six months after the interest vests, absolutely dispose of the interest.