Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

Question 1

What are the four types of licences available under this Act?

Answer 1

• on-licence - off-licence - club licence - special licence

Question 2

What does an on-licence authorise? Section 14

Answer 2

• sell - supply - allow the consumption of alcohol ON THE PREMISES or conveyance described on the licence

Question 3

What does an off-licence authorise? Section 17

Answer 3

• sell - deliver - arrange for delivery of alcohol for consumption OFF THE PREMISES described in the licence

Question 4

What does a club licence authorise? Section 21

Answer 4

• Sell - supply alcohol for consumption ON THE PREMISES described in the licence to any: - member - guest accompanied by member - member of another club with reciprocal visiting rights

Question 5

What does a special licence authorise? Section 22

Answer 5

On site: - sell - supply alcohol for consumption ON THE PREMISES to any - person attending any occasions or events described in the licence Off site: - sell alcohol for consumption ELSEWHERE to any - person attending any occasions or events described in the licence

Question 6

What are the conditions around displaying of licences and duty managers?

Answer 6

It must be displayed at all times in the interior The duty managers name must be prominently displayed at all times too

Question 7

What are the four intoxication indicators and how many indicators must be evident before a person can be considered intoxicated?

Answer 7

• Appearance - Behavior - Co-ordination - speech 2 must be evident

Question 8

What are the elements of Section 244, Minors found in restricted or supervised area?

Answer 8

-Every person commits an offence who - being under 18 years - is found in any - restricted area or supervised area (unless supervised by parent/guardian) - on licenced premises. Can be seen entering or leaving, do not need to be found consuming, mere presence is enough. A person of ANY AGE may be in a supervised area if with parent/guardian

Question 9

What is the definition of guardian?

Answer 9

A person who has permanent lawful custody. An older relative or friend would not qualify

Question 10

What are the rules around employing minors?

Answer 10

Minors can sell and serve in supervised areas but not in restricted areas, the penalty is a fine of $2000

Question 11

What are the elements of Section 243, Minors Purchasing Alcohol?

Answer 11

• Every person commits an offence who - Being under 18 - Purchases - Any alcohol on or from a licenced premises. I.d includes - passport (nz or overseas) - nz driver licence - an 18+ card (nz)