Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Flashcards
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Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, what was the key reform that changed how alcohol harm is addressed compared to the previous legislation (Sale of Liquor Act 1989)?
Answer: The new Act introduced a harm minimisation object clause and gave communities more input into local licensing decisions
The 2012 Act's major reform was the explicit harm minimisation object clause and the introduction of Local Alcohol Policies (LAPs), giving communities more say in how alcohol is sold in their area.
Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, what is 'club membership supply' and when is it lawful?
Answer: Supply of alcohol to members and their guests by a club licence holder, which is lawful only within the terms of the club licence
A club licence authorises the supply of alcohol to club members and their bona fide guests. This supply is lawful only when it occurs within the licensed club premises and within the terms of the club licence.
Under NZ law, what is the effect of a 'suspension' of a manager's certificate?
Answer: The manager is temporarily prohibited from acting as a duty manager for the period of the suspension
A suspension of a manager's certificate means the holder is temporarily prohibited from acting as a duty manager for the duration of the suspension. They cannot resume until the suspension period ends.
In NZ, what is 'secondary supply of alcohol to a minor' under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012?
Answer: Giving or supplying alcohol (not for purchase) to a person under 18 in a private place
Secondary supply is the supplying (not selling) of alcohol to a person under 18 in a private place. It is an offence except where a parent or guardian supplies alcohol to their own child in a responsible manner.
Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, who must give written approval before a new on-licence or off-licence can be granted in NZ?
Answer: The territorial authority must confirm the proposed use is consistent with the zoning rules
The DLC must confirm that the proposed activity is consistent with the District Plan (zoning) before granting a licence. The territorial authority's resource consent or zoning compliance is a prerequisite.
Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, what happens if a licence renewal application is not lodged within the required timeframe in NZ?
Answer: The existing licence lapses and the business must apply for a new licence
If a renewal application is not lodged at least 20 working days before the licence expiry date, the licence expires and the business must apply for a new licence rather than a renewal.