LCQ Compliance and Enforcement

Question 1

Who are the licensing inspectors under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 in NZ?

Accepted Answer

Officials appointed by territorial authorities to monitor licensed premises and report on licence applications

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Police officers who specialise in alcohol-related crime

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Volunteers from community groups

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Staff employed by the Alcohol Advisory Council

Question 2

What enforcement action can be taken against a licensed premises that repeatedly breaches the Act in NZ?

Accepted Answer

The licence can be suspended for up to 7 days, have conditions varied, or be cancelled entirely

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The premises receive unlimited warnings before any action is taken

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Only a fine can be imposed — the licence cannot be cancelled

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The premises is physically closed by police and demolished

Question 3

What are 'controlled purchase operations' (CPOs) in the NZ alcohol enforcement context?

Accepted Answer

Supervised operations where a person aged 15-17 attempts to purchase alcohol to test compliance with age verification laws

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Operations where police purchase alcohol to test for contamination

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Secret shopping exercises to test customer service quality

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Operations to control the price of alcohol in certain areas

Question 4

What is the penalty for the licensee if a controlled purchase operation results in a sale to a minor in NZ?

Accepted Answer

The licence can be suspended, conditions varied, or the licence cancelled; the person who made the sale can be fined up to $10,000

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No penalty — CPOs are only for educational purposes

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A warning letter is issued on the first occasion only

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The police officer supervising the CPO is disciplined instead

Question 5

Under NZ law, what records must a licensed premises maintain and make available for inspection?

Accepted Answer

Staff training records, incident register, duty manager roster, and complaints register

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Only financial accounts and tax records

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No records are required as long as the licence is displayed

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Only CCTV footage is required

Question 6

What is the role of the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) in NZ alcohol licensing?

Accepted Answer

To report on licence applications regarding the potential impact on public health and to object where appropriate

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To provide free medical care to intoxicated patrons

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To inspect food preparation areas in licensed restaurants

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To issue medical certificates to licence applicants