LCQ Off-Licence and On-Licence Differences 3

Question 1

Under NZ law, what is the key difference in how intoxication is managed at on-licences versus off-licences?

Accepted Answer

On-licences must manage intoxication actively during service; off-licences only need to refuse sales at the point of purchase

Answer

On-licences must continuously manage patron intoxication — refusing further service, removing patrons, ensuring safety. Off-licences only manage intoxication at the point of sale — they must refuse to sell to visibly intoxicated people but have no ongoing duty once the person leaves.

Question 2

Under NZ law, must an off-licence hold a separate manager's certificate for its duty manager if the same person manages an on-licence at a separate location?

Accepted Answer

Yes — a manager's certificate is personal and a duty manager can be appointed to multiple premises, but can only be on duty at one at a time

Answer

A manager's certificate is a personal qualification that can be applied at any licensed premises. A person can be appointed as duty manager at multiple premises but can only physically be on duty at one premises at a time.

Question 3

In NZ, what is the primary regulatory concern for off-licences regarding the sale of bulk or cheap alcohol?

Accepted Answer

That bulk or very cheap alcohol sales may encourage excessive consumption and increase community harm

Answer

The main regulatory concern with bulk or cheap alcohol sales is that they can encourage stockpiling and consumption of large quantities, increasing the risk of intoxication and related harm in the community.

Question 4

Under NZ law, what is the legal position regarding consumption of alcohol purchased at an off-licence in a public place?

Accepted Answer

Consuming alcohol in public places may be an offence under local bylaws, regardless of where it was purchased — the off-licence has no control over this

Answer

Once alcohol is sold at an off-licence and taken away, consumption in public places is governed by local council bylaws prohibiting alcohol in public places. The off-licence itself has no control over where the patron consumes the product.

Question 5

In NZ, what type of signage is specifically required at the checkout of supermarket off-licences under host responsibility principles?

Accepted Answer

Signage about the minimum purchasing age (18), availability of non-alcoholic alternatives, and the Challenge 25 or equivalent age-checking policy

Answer

Off-licences, including supermarket alcohol areas, should display information about the minimum purchasing age and the age-checking policy, as well as availability of non-alcoholic options as part of host responsibility compliance.

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LCQ Off-Licence and On-Licence Differences 3