LCQ Licence Controller Duties 3

Question 1

Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, what does a duty manager's certificate authorise in NZ?

Accepted Answer

The holder to be in charge of licensed premises during the sale and supply of alcohol

Answer

A manager's certificate authorises the holder to act as the duty manager in charge of licensed premises during trading hours when alcohol is sold or supplied.

Question 2

What must a duty manager in NZ do if they are going to be absent from the premises for more than a brief period?

Accepted Answer

Ensure another certified duty manager takes over responsibility

Answer

At all times when alcohol is sold or supplied, a certified duty manager must be present and responsible. If the duty manager needs to be absent for more than a brief period, another certified manager must take over.

Question 3

Under NZ law, can a licensee appoint themselves as the duty manager of their own premises?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only if they hold a current manager's certificate

Answer

A licensee can act as duty manager of their own premises provided they hold a current manager's certificate — holding a licence alone is not sufficient.

Question 4

What is a 'temporary manager' appointment under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 in NZ?

Accepted Answer

A short-term appointment of a certified person pending a permanent manager's certificate application

Answer

A temporary manager is a person with a manager's certificate who is appointed on a short-term basis while the licensee arranges for a permanent appointment or while a certificate application is being processed.

Question 5

Under NZ law, what is the duty manager's responsibility regarding the sale of alcohol close to the closing time on the licence?

Accepted Answer

They must stop selling alcohol at the licensed closing time but patrons may finish drinks already purchased for a reasonable period

Answer

Alcohol must not be sold after the licensed closing time. However, patrons who have already purchased drinks may finish them within a reasonable period after closing time.

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LCQ Licence Controller Duties 3