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Liquor Regulations 2006 (NI)
Details: C2018Q00062
Regulation Applied Law - C2018Q00062
Other document - Regulation Applied Law as amended, taking into account amendments up to Norfolk Island Continued Laws Ordinance 2015 (No. 2, 2015)
Liquor Regulations 2006
No. 2 of 2006
PART 2 – FEES FOR LICENCES
3. General licence – application and renewal
4. Restaurant licence – application and renewal
5. Club licence – application and renewal
6. Special event permit - application
7. Manufacturer’s licence – application and renewal
8. BYO licence – application and renewal
9. Variation of licence
10. Relocation of licence
12. Objection to application
PART 3 – STANDARDS FOR LICENSED PREMISES
13. Licensing Standards Manual
PART 4 – RESPONSIBLE SERVING OF LIQUOR
15. Responsible practices in the service, supply and promotion of liquor
16. Establishment of a house policy
17. What is a house policy
18. Where to get advice
19. Refusal of service
20. Why service is refused
21. When refusing service to a patron
22. Where no forms are prescribed
23. Persons serving liquor
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Liquor Regulations 2006.
2. In these Regulations a reference to “the Act” is a reference to the Liquor Act 2005 and a reference to forms is a reference to a form in the Schedule.
part 2 — fees for licences
General licence — application and renewal
3. (1) For the purposes of subsection 17(2) of the Act, the fee for an application for a general licence is 20 fee units and the form is form 1.
(2) For the purposes of subsection 31(2) of the Act, the fee for the renewal of a general licence is —
(b) 20 fee units,
whichever is the greater and the form is form 4.
(3) If there is a period of less than 12 months between the grant of a general licence and the application for renewal, the licence fee payable by the licensee for the renewal is —
Restaurant licence — application and renewal
4. (1) For the purposes of subsection 17(2) of the Act, the fee for an application for a restaurant licence is 20 fee units and the form is form 1.
(2) For the purposes of subsection 31(2) of the Act, the fee for the renewal of a restaurant licence is —
whichever is the greater and the form is form 4
Club licence — application and renewal
5. (1) For the purposes of subsections 17(2) of the Act, the fee for an application for a club licence is 20 fee units and the form is form 2.
(2) For the purposes of subsection 31(2) of the Act, the fee for the renewal of a club licence is —
(3) If there is a period of less than 12 months between the grant of a restaurant licence and the application for renewal, the licence fee payable by the licensee for the renewal is —
Special event permit — application
6. For the purposes of subsections 64(3) of the Act, the fee for an application for a special event permit is ─
(a) for cliff top fish fries;
(b) progressive dinners
10 fee units for a permit for 12 months,
(c) for events such as Jazz festival, Country music and the like
8 fee units for a permit for 7 days,
(d) for events such as a wedding or birthday
2 fee units for one night, and
(e) any other event
2 fee units per night
and the form is form 8.
Manufacturer’s licence — application and renewal
7. (1) For the purposes of subsections 17(1) of the Act, the fee payable by the applicant for the grant of a manufacturer’s licence is 20 fee units and the form is form 1.
(2) The fee payable for the renewal of a manufacturer’s licence is 20 fee units and the form is form 4.
(3) If there is a period of less than 12 months between the grant of a manufacturer’s licence and the application for the renewal, the fee payable for the renewal of the licence is calculated on a pro rata basis.
BYO licence — application and renewal
8. (1) For the purposes of subsections 17(2) of the Act, the fee payable by the applicant for the grant of a BYO licence is 20 fee units and the form is form 1.
(2) The fee payable for the renewal of a BYO licence is 20 fee units and the form is form 4.
(3) If there is a period of less than 12 months between the grant of a BYO licence and the application for the renewal, the fee payable for the renewal of the licence is calculated on a pro rata basis.
9. For the purposes of subsections 26(3) of the Act, the fee for an application for variation of a licence is 3 fee units.
10. For the purposes of subsection 28(2) of the Act, the fee for an application for a relocation of a licence is 20 fee units.
11. For the purposes of subsection 29(3) of the Act, the fee for an application for the transfer of a licence is 3 fee units and the form is form 6.
12. For the purposes of subsection 38(2) of the Act, the fee to lodge an objection to an application is 3 fee units.
PART 3 — STANDARDS FOR LICENSED PREMISES
Licensing Standards Manual
13. (1) The Chief Executive Officer shall cause a book, to be called the Licensing Standards Manual, to be prepared.
(2) The Chief Executive Officer shall set out in the manual the general standards that, have effect as the standards to be met in relation to the premises in respect of which licences are sought.
(3) In relation to premises in respect of which a general licence or a BYO licence or a restaurant licence is sought the Chief Executive Officer may include in the manual general standards in relation to —
(a) the materials that may be used in the surfacing of floors, walls and ceilings;
(b) the materials that may be used in the surfacing of bars, counters, tables, fitments and items of furniture to be used in connection with the service or consumption of liquor or meals;
(c) the treatment of walls and ceilings in bar-rooms and dining rooms to reduce noise;
(d) the means to be adopted for heating, cooling, ventilating and lighting the premises;
(e) the material that may be used in the surfacing of walls and floors in outdoor areas to be used for the sale of or consumption of liquor or food;
(f) the furnishing of the premises including the seating accommodation to be provided and the manner in which that seating is to be distributed over the premises;
(g) the equipment and facilities to be provided for the preparation of meals;
(h) the quantity and quality of cutlery, crockery and glassware to be provided and kept available in the premises;
(i) the provision of toilet facilities for members of the public;
(j) the location and construction of facilities for the storage of liquor;
(k) the provision of areas suitable for dancing; and
(l) other general standards that the Registrar deems appropriate to recommend.
(4) In relation to premises in respect of which a manufacturer’s licence is sought the Chief Executive Officer may include in the manual general standards in relation to —
(a) the location and construction of facilities for the storage of liquor;
(b) the location and construction of facilities for the sampling of liquor;
(c) the means to be adopted for the display of liquor for sale; and
(d) other general standards that the Chief Executive Officer deems appropriate to recommend.
(5) In relation to premises in respect of which a club licence is sought the Chief Executive Officer may include in the manual general standards in relation to —
(a) the materials that may be used in the surfacing of bars, counters, tables, fitments and items of furniture to be used in connection with the service or consumption of liquor or meals;
(b) the materials that may be used in the surfacing of walls and floors in areas adjacent to bars and counters used in connection with the service of liquor;
(c) the location and construction of facilities for the storage and display of liquor;
(d) the treatment of walls and ceilings to reduce noise; and
(e) other general standards that the Registrar deems appropriate to recommend.
(6) In exercising its powers under subregulations (1) to (5) (inclusive) the Chief Executive Officer may, under the same subregulation, include in the manual different general standards in respect of different types or classes of premises or premises situated in different parts of Norfolk Island.
(7) The Chief Executive Officer may include in the manual details of the prescribed course referred to in paragraph 45(1)(e) of the Act.
14. A licence issued under the Act shall be in the form of form 3.
PART 4 — responsible SERVING OF LIQUOR
Responsible practices in the service, supply and promotion of liquor
15. (1) Each licensee and special event permit holder must behave responsibly in the service, supply and promotion of liquor.
(2) A licensee or special event permit holder must not engage in a practice or promotion that may encourage rapid or excessive consumption of liquor.
· promoting the consumption of drinks known as ‘laybacks’, ‘shooters’ or ‘test-tubes’
· promoting ‘free drinks for 2 hours’, ‘3 drinks for the price of 1’ or ‘all you can drink for $10.00’.
(3) Each licensee and special event permit holder must engage in practices and promotions that encourage the responsible consumption of liquor.
· promoting the consumption of light or low alcohol drinks
· promoting a “designate driver” program whereby a person designated to drive persons from the licensed premises is provided with free or low priced soft drink in consideration of their agreeing not to consume alcoholic drink.
· serving food with drinks to slow the rate of consumption of drinks and the absorption of alcohol
· supplying liquor in standard or recognisable quantities
· serving half measures of spirits on request.
(4) Each licensee and special event permit holder must provide and maintain a safe environment in and around the licensed premises.
· arranging the supply and convenient positioning of public telephones displaying
· taxi and emergency numbers
· providing lighting outside the external doors of the premises
· not promoting activities that might encourage harassment by patrons of the staff or other patrons.
Note: Persons planning a function which may infringe this regulation, should discuss the activity with the chief inspector or an inspector to ensure adequate measures have been put in place to prevent rapid or excessive consumption of liquor by those attending.
Penalty: Suspension of licence for a period not exceeding one month.
Establishment of a house policy
16. The applicant for a licence under the Act is encouraged to establish and maintain a house policy.
What is a house policy?
17. A house policy is a document that contains general information on the manner in which the business is operated. It should broadly outline the applicant’s business philosophy and what the applicant intends to achieve in relation to atmosphere, entertainment, patron enjoyment and customer service.
The creation and adoption of a house policy is considered by the Chief Executive Officer to be a desirable strategy to encourage responsible service of alcohol practices from staff.
18. The Chief Executive Officer and the Registrar encourages all applicants and existing licensees and staff to develop and implement House Policies. Once a draft document has been prepared, the Registrar will provide comments back to an applicant and staff.
19. (1) Staff of licensed premises may refuse service to patrons at any time
For example: patrons not meeting management's dress regulations.
(2) Staff must refuse service to patrons who are minors or unduly intoxicated or disorderly.
Why service is refused
20. A licensee and staff of a licensee are entitled to refuse service to a patron for the following reasons:-
(a) safety of the patron
(b) safety of others
(c) contravention provisions of the Liquor Act and Regulations
For example: If the person is a minor or unduly intoxicated or disorderly.
When refusing service to a patron
21. A licensee or the staff of a licensee in refusing service are, so long as may be reasonable in the circumstances, required to comply with the following-
(a) Use tact. Politely inform the patron that they will not be served any more alcohol. Don't speak to the patron in front of others if it can be reasonably avoided.
(b) Repeat firmly, that by law they cannot be served another drink. Management policy may be to offer a non-alcoholic drink or to suggest ordering food.
(c) Notify the manager/licensee/supervisor or security or if necessary the chief inspector, an inspector or a member of the Police Force. Also notify other bars in the premises that service to the patron has been refused. The chief inspector, inspector or a member of the Police Force may be notified of the action in order to that, if it is thought appropriate, other licensed premises may be warned of the action.
(c) If considered necessary, management may impose a short term ban.
Where no forms are prescribed
22. Where no forms are prescribed for a purpose the Registrar may provide forms or may accept an application if it is on paper of A4 size, and typewritten or legibly handwritten, provided that it contains all of the information required for the particular purpose and is accompanied by the prescribed fee, if any.
Persons serving liquor
23. (1) All licensees and persons who serve liquor to members of the public are required to have passed a course on the responsible serving of liquor prescribed or approved by the Chief Executive Officer.
(2) A licensee who serves or who permits a person to serve liquor in breach of subregulation (1) commits and offence.
(3) Subregulation (2) does not come into effect until the day that is 3 months after the commencement of the Act or such later date being a date that is not later than a further 6 months as may be prescribed.
General Licence ¨ Tavern ¨ Hotel ¨ Guest house ¨
Restaurant Licence ¨
BYO Licence ¨
Manufacturer’s Licence ¨
This application must be lodged with the Registrar of Liquor Licences and must be accompanied by a plan showing the parts of the premises in which liquor will be sold.
Address of applicant – in the case of a body corporate, address of registered office
If appropriate, full name of nominee
Particulars of premises to which Licence or approval is sought
Portion No:
Complete for General, Restaurant, BYO, Special, Manufacturer’s Licence (describe by reference in plan attached to application)
Room/s proposed for use as bar/rooms
Place on premises at which food will be available for sale in relation to each bar-room
Particulars of food that will be available at such place
Proposed trading hours
Complete for application for approval of alterations only.
Outline of nature of proposed alteration. Rooms proposed as bar-rooms must be specified. Plans and specifications of the alterations together with planning approval must be lodged with the application.
APPLICATION FOR CLUB LICENCE
APPLICATION is made for the issue of a Club Licence to the Club named below.
Address of Applicant - (in the case of a body corporate, address of registered office)
Particulars of premises of the Club
Purpose for which the Club is established
Number of financial members of the club who had attained the age of 18 years on the day immediately preceding the day of which this Application is made
A TAVERN/HOTEL/GUESTHOUSE/RESTAURANT/CLUB/BYO/MANUFACTURER’S LICENCE under the Liquor Act 2005 is hereby issued to (full name of licensee) of (address of licensee) in respect of (particulars of premises, including name (if any) of premises), situated at (address)
This licence is issued subject to the following conditions: (set out conditions)
This licence shall be in force until the expiration on 30 June, next
Registrar of Liquor Licenses
APPLICATION is made for the renewal of
Club licence ¨
Manufacturers Licence ¨
Issued to (full name of licensee) of (address of Licensee) on (date of issue of licence) in respect of (particulars of licensed premises, including name) situated at (address of premises)
*The number of financial members of the applicant Club who, at the date of this application, have attained the age of 18 years is
* The renewal fee of $ is paid with this application.
The TAVERN/HOTEL/GUESTHOUSE/RESTAURANT/CLUB/BYO/MANUFACTURER’S LICENCE issued under the Liquor Act 2005 to (full name of licensee) of (address of licensee) on (date of issue/renewal of licence) in respect of (particulars of premises including name if any) is hereby renewed.
*This licence hereby renewed will continue in force for 12 months, expiring on 30 June, 20
The renewal fee of $
Registrar of Liquor Licences
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF
Application is made for approval of the transfer of the licence specified below
Full name of licensee
Full name of proposed licensee
Address of proposed licensee (in case of a body corporate, address of registered office
If the proposed licensee is a body corporate, Full name of the proposed nominee
To which licence relates
Complete for General, Restaurant, BYO, Manufacturer’s Licence only – If necessary describe by reference to plan attached to application
Room/s on licensed premises proposed for use as bar-room/s
Place on licensed premises at which food will be available for sale in relation to each bar-room.
Complete for Club Licence only
Purpose for which transferee club established
Number of Financial member of transferee club who on date of application have attained 18 years.
Signature of Proposed Licensee Signature of licensee
MEMORANDUM OF TRANSFER OF LICENCE
LICENCE transferred to (full name of proposed licensee) of (address) as authorised under the Liquor Act 2005.
This transfer takes effect forthwith.
Date Registrar of Liquor Licences
APPLICATION is made for the grant of a special event permit to the applicant in respect of the special event specified below
Particulars of Place(s) of special event/entertainment
(if premises are not licensed, please attach a site plan)
Date/s of special event/entertainment
Hours during which special event/entertainment to be conducted
Particulars of the special event/entertainment: (dance, social gathering, progressive dinner etc)
Number of Persons Likely to be Present:
at special event/entertainment
Particulars of toilet facilities to be provided
Date: Signature of Applicant:
APPLICATION APPROVED/REFUSED
To: Chief inspector or Inspector…………………………………………………………………..Date:……………………..
I,……………………………………………….being the person in possession/control of the above premeises, hereby consent to the use of the premises for the above entertainment.
Signature………………………………….. Date:…………………………
APPLICATION GRANTED SUBJECT TO:
REGISTRAR…………………………….. Date:…………………………
The Liquor Regulations 2007 as shown in this consolidation comprises Regulations No. 2 of 2006 and amendments as indicated in the Tables below.
Goods and Services Tax Act 2007
Sch 1 (items 382–390)
Sch 1 (item 38): 29 Sept 2018 (s 2(1) item 1)
3(2)(a), 3(3)(a), 4(2)(a), 5(2)(a), 5(3)(a)
Act No. 4, 2007