Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012?

Answer: To regulate the sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol in New Zealand

The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 exists to regulate the sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol in New Zealand with the aim of minimising harm caused by excessive or inappropriate consumption.

Under the Act, what does the term 'on-licence' refer to?

Answer: A licence allowing alcohol to be consumed on the premises where it is sold

An on-licence permits the sale of alcohol for consumption on the licensed premises, such as a bar or restaurant.

Which authority grants alcohol licences under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012?

Answer: District Licensing Committees and the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority

District Licensing Committees (DLCs) grant licences at the local level, while the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA) handles appeals and certain applications.

What is the object of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 as stated in section 4?

Answer: That the sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol should be undertaken safely and responsibly

Section 4 of the Act states the object is that the sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol should be undertaken safely and responsibly, and the harm caused by its excessive or inappropriate consumption should be minimised.

An off-licence allows alcohol to be consumed in which location?

Answer: Away from the premises where it is sold

An off-licence (such as a bottle store or supermarket) permits alcohol to be sold for consumption away from the licensed premises.

What minimum age must a person be to purchase alcohol from a licensed premises in New Zealand?

Answer: 18 years

Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, the minimum legal purchasing age for alcohol in New Zealand is 18 years.