LCQ Off-Licence and On-Licence Differences

Question 1

Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, what is the fundamental difference between an on-licence and an off-licence in NZ?

Accepted Answer

On-licences allow alcohol to be consumed on the premises; off-licences allow alcohol to be sold for consumption off the premises

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On-licences are for restaurants only; off-licences are for supermarkets only

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Off-licences may sell alcohol 24 hours a day; on-licences may only trade until midnight

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On-licences cannot sell bottled alcohol; off-licences cannot serve alcohol by the glass

Question 2

Under NZ law, what are the default maximum trading hours for off-licensed premises?

Accepted Answer

8 am to 10 pm

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7 am to midnight

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6 am to 10 pm

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There are no default hours — off-licences can set their own

Question 3

In NZ, can a supermarket (off-licence) sell alcohol in a designated area separate from general grocery items?

Accepted Answer

Yes — under the Act, off-licences within general retail premises may be required or may choose to restrict alcohol to a designated area

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No — alcohol must be integrated with general grocery items in NZ supermarkets

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Only if the supermarket has a separate entrance for the alcohol area

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Only supermarkets with fewer than 5,000 square metres of floor space can designate separate alcohol areas

Question 4

Under NZ law, can an off-licensed premises sell alcohol in the same area where children's food or confectionery is sold?

Accepted Answer

The Act and DLC conditions may restrict alcohol display in areas frequented by children, and off-licences must not display alcohol alongside products that primarily appeal to children

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Yes — there is no restriction on the placement of alcohol relative to other products

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Only if a parent is present

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Only if the alcohol section is behind a physical barrier

Question 5

Under NZ law, is a duty manager required to be present in a supermarket when the off-licence section is open?

Accepted Answer

Yes — a certified duty manager must be on duty whenever any type of licence is selling alcohol

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No — duty managers are only required for on-licences

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Only after 9 pm when the risk of alcohol-related issues increases

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Only if the supermarket has more than 100 staff on duty

Question 6

In NZ, what is the primary compliance obligation of an off-licence duty manager regarding patron intoxication, compared to an on-licence?

Accepted Answer

Off-licence duty managers must refuse to sell alcohol to any person who appears intoxicated, even though consumption will occur off-site

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Off-licence duty managers have no intoxication obligations as patrons consume alcohol off-premises

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Only the Police can make intoxication assessments at off-licences

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Off-licence duty managers must assess intoxication only if the patron is carrying an open container