LCQ Host Responsibility and Advertising

Question 1

Under NZ law, what is 'host responsibility' in the context of licensed premises?

Accepted Answer

The obligation on licensees and duty managers to actively minimise alcohol-related harm through responsible service and management practices

Answer

Host responsibility is the legal and ethical obligation of licensees, managers, and staff to actively manage the service of alcohol responsibly — including monitoring patron welfare, preventing intoxication, and intervening when harm is likely.

Question 2

Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, what signage is legally required to be displayed in licensed premises in NZ?

Accepted Answer

A notice stating the legal drinking age and availability of non-alcoholic beverages, along with the licence

Answer

Licensed premises must display the licence prominently, and must also display a notice about the legal drinking age (18), the availability of non-alcoholic drinks, and other host responsibility information as required by the Act.

Question 3

Under NZ law, what does the term 'irresponsible promotion' of alcohol refer to?

Accepted Answer

Any promotion that encourages, induces, or has the likely effect of encouraging excessive or rapid alcohol consumption

Answer

An irresponsible promotion is one that encourages people to consume alcohol excessively or rapidly, such as 'drink all you can' events, competitions involving drinking speed, or extreme discount deals targeting rapid consumption.

Question 4

In NZ, is alcohol advertising regulated under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Act prohibits certain types of alcohol advertising and sets standards for responsible promotion on licensed premises

Answer

The Act prohibits certain forms of irresponsible alcohol promotion and advertising, particularly those that encourage excessive consumption. The Advertising Standards Authority also has codes that apply to alcohol advertising more broadly.

Question 5

Under NZ host responsibility principles, what is the duty manager's obligation when a patron's designated driver is not drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

The duty manager should ensure non-alcoholic beverages are available and actively offer them to patrons who identify as a designated driver

Answer

Under host responsibility principles, duty managers should support patrons who are acting as designated drivers by ensuring non-alcoholic drinks are available and actively offered.

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LCQ Host Responsibility and Advertising