Liquor Licences FAQs

<STRONG>What are the various types of Licences?</STRONG> <BR>Answer - there are four:<BR>1&nbsp;On Licence - authorises the sale and supply of liquor for consumption on the premises or conveyance (for example restaurant, hotel, tavern, plane, boat). <BR><BR>2&nbsp;Off Licence - authorises the sale or delivery of liquor for consumption off the premises (for example bottle shop, supermarket, gift basket shop). <BR><BR>3&nbsp;Club Licence - authorises the sale and supply of liquor for consumption on the premises to members of the club and their guests, and members of other clubs who hold reciprocal visiting rights. <BR><BR>4&nbsp;Special Licence - authorises the sale and supply of liquor for consumption on the premises or conveyance, to any person attending any occasion or event (for example sporting event, bus trip, a party on hired premised where alcohol is being sold, where tickets are being sold, or an event where liquor is being supplied). <BR><BR><STRONG>How do I apply for a Liquor

What are the various types of Licences?
Answer - there are four:
1 On Licence - authorises the sale and supply of liquor for consumption on the premises or conveyance (for example restaurant, hotel, tavern, plane, boat).

2 Off Licence - authorises the sale or delivery of liquor for consumption off the premises (for example bottle shop, supermarket, gift basket shop).

3 Club Licence - authorises the sale and supply of liquor for consumption on the premises to members of the club and their guests, and members of other clubs who hold reciprocal visiting rights.

4 Special Licence - authorises the sale and supply of liquor for consumption on the premises or conveyance, to any person attending any occasion or event (for example sporting event, bus trip, a party on hired premised where alcohol is being sold, where tickets are being sold, or an event where liquor is being supplied).

How do I apply for a Liquor Licence?
Answer: Contact your local District Licensing Agency - at your nearest City or District Council. Many Councils have this information on their website. These can all be found on the Local Government website.

You may also like to use the services of a licensing consultant. These people specialise in the preparation of liquor licences, you will find them listed under "Liquor Industry Consultants" in the Yellow Pages.

Licensed Premises

I have been banned from a licensed premise.  Can they do that?  How can I get back in?
Answer: Yes you can be banned.  Most licensed premises have a sign that says ROAR or Right of Admission Reserved.  You can ask the manager to be allowed back in  - there is no formal process. You may also be trespassed under the Trespass Act for a period of 2 years. Entering a licenced premise against the trespass notice is an arrestable offence.

I was not allowed to bring wine into a licensed premise. Can they forbid me to bring my own wine?
Answer: There is nothing in the Act to forbid anyone bringing liquor onto a licensed premise, however it is up to the Licensee to allow or disallow this under their conditions of entry. The most commonly used phrase is "I am sorry we are a fully licensed premise and while we would like to have your patronage all liquor consumed in the premises, must be bought from us". Even with a BYO licence a restaurant can dictate the type and quantity of alcohol that is acceptable (eg bottles of wine only).

I want to make a complaint against a licensed premise.  How do I do that?
Answer: Contact your Local District Council.

Are licensed venues obliged to supply water free-of-charge? 
Answer:  The legal situation is that licensed premises are required to provide the choice of non-alcohol drinks as part of their licence.  However, there is no requirement for them to provide water free of charge.  Some  premises do provide water free of charge but some do not.