Chapter 9- Liquor legislation

Question 1

Name the two current legislative frameworks for liquor trading.

Answer 1

Liquor Act 59 of 2003 (national)

Liquor Act 27 of 1989 (amended)

Question 2

Which two countries does the national liquor act 27 of 1989 apply to?

Answer 2

Limpopo

North West

Question 3

What does the Liquor Act 59 of 2003 deal with?

Answer 3

The manufacturing and wholesale distribution of liquor in South Africa.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the National Liquor Norms and Standards of 2015?

Answer 4

It ensures that the application, implementation and enforcement of liquor regulations are consistent and operate with clear parameters.

Question 5

Name any 5 matters that the Norms and Standards cover.

Answer 5

Age verification
Sale or supply of liquor to intoxicated persons
Payment of income tax
Police clearance certificates
Provision of free ablutions, water and condoms
Safety and evacuation measures
Weapons
Noise, loitering and littering
Uniform trading hours

Question 6

Name the four categories of conditions for Provincial Liquor Legislation.

Answer 6

Provincial structures and functions
Matters related to licencing
Specific and general terms and conditions applicable to the sale of liquor
Prohibitions and controls