LCQ Compliance and Enforcement 2

Question 1

Under the Act, what is a 'compliance order' and who can issue one in NZ?

Accepted Answer

An order requiring a licensee to comply with specific conditions of their licence, issued by a licensing inspector or the DLC

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A court order banning a person from all licensed premises nationwide

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An order from the police to close a premises immediately

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A financial penalty issued by the IRD for unpaid alcohol tax

Question 2

What power does the police have to close licensed premises immediately in NZ?

Accepted Answer

Police can issue a 24-hour closure order if they believe continued operation will result in fighting, violence, or significant threat to public safety

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Police have no power to close premises — only the DLC can do this

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Police can close any premises at any time for any reason

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Police can only request voluntary closure through the licensee

Question 3

What is the penalty for operating without a licence (selling alcohol without any licence) in NZ?

Accepted Answer

A fine of up to $40,000 for an individual or $200,000 for a body corporate

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A warning letter from the council

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A fine of $500 and mandatory community service

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No specific penalty — unlicensed sale is not an offence

Question 4

How can a member of the public object to a licence application in NZ?

Accepted Answer

By filing a written objection with the District Licensing Committee within the prescribed notification period

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By posting their concerns on social media

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By calling the police to complain

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Members of the public cannot object — only reporting agencies can

Question 5

What is the purpose of the 'host responsibility' signage that must be displayed on NZ licensed premises?

Accepted Answer

To inform patrons about responsible drinking, available alternatives, and the premises' commitment to host responsibility

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To advertise the brand of alcohol sold on the premises

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To display the menu prices for all drinks

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To warn patrons about CCTV surveillance

Question 6

Under the Act, what is the consequence for a manager's certificate holder who is convicted of a relevant offence?

Accepted Answer

Their manager's certificate may be suspended or cancelled by the licensing authority

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Nothing — criminal convictions do not affect the manager's certificate

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They automatically lose their certificate for life

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They must retake the LCQ exam within 30 days