Alcohol Licensing Fees and Renewal Flashcards
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In NZ, what is the 'infringement fee' regime for licensing offences under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012?
Answer: A fixed fine that can be issued by Police or Licensing Inspectors for minor breaches without going to court
The infringement notice regime allows Police or Licensing Inspectors to issue fixed fines for specified minor offences (such as failing to display the licence) without requiring a court hearing.
Under NZ law, what is the consequence for a licensee who applies to renew their licence but has had multiple compliance issues during the licence period?
Answer: The DLC weighs the compliance history as a factor and may refuse renewal, impose additional conditions, or renew on the same terms
The DLC considers the compliance history as one of many factors when assessing a renewal. Multiple issues may lead to additional conditions, a decision to hold a hearing, or in serious cases refusal to renew.
Under NZ law, what is a 'temporary authority' in the alcohol licensing context and who can apply for one?
Answer: An authorisation allowing a new owner or operator to continue trading under the existing licence while a new licence application is processed
A temporary authority allows a new owner or operator to continue trading on the existing licence while their own licence application is being processed, preventing a gap in lawful trading.
Under NZ licensing law, who is responsible for paying the licence renewal fee?
Answer: The licensee — the person or entity named on the licence
The licensee — the person or company named on the licence — is responsible for paying all licence fees including the renewal fee.
Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, can a licensed premises operate 24 hours a day in NZ?
Answer: No — the Act sets maximum default trading hours and 24-hour trading is not permitted under any circumstances
The Act prohibits 24-hour alcohol sales. Default maximum trading hours are set by the Act, and while Local Alcohol Policies can restrict hours further, they cannot extend them beyond the Act's maximum.
Under NZ law, what is the difference between the annual licence fee and the application fee for a renewal?
Answer: The annual licence fee is an ongoing fee for holding the licence; the application fee is a one-time charge for processing the renewal application
The annual licence fee covers the ongoing right to hold the licence, while the application fee covers the administrative cost of processing the renewal application. Both are payable at renewal time.