Section 6 - The Designated Premises Supervisor

Question 1

What must a premises have to sell alcohol?

Answer 1

1. A PLH who makes or authorises all alcohol sales in accordance to the terms of the premises licence where the sale is made.
2. A named DPS
3. A premises licence

Question 2

What must a DPS hold?

Answer 2

A personal Licence

Question 3

Does a PLH who handles alcohol sales and sale authorisations have to be a DPS?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Can a premises licence holder also be a DPS?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

How many nominated DPS’ can there be per premises?

Answer 5

One

Question 6

What does the DPS have, in regards to the premises?

Answer 6

Day to Day control

Question 7

What does the DPS provide, legally?

Answer 7

A single point of accountability

Question 8

What must a nominated DPS do to confirm his position?

Answer 8

Consent to the position in writing. A copy of which must be given to the licensing authority

Question 9

When may police object to a DPS?

Answer 9

Under exceptional circumstances in relation to the crime prevention objective

Question 10

What 2 things are required to change the DPS?

Answer 10

1. A formal application by the premises licence holder

2. Consent of the proposes replacement

Question 11

If the appointment would undermine the Crime Prevention objective, how long do the police have to make an objection?

Answer 11

Within 14 days of the application

Question 12

In what 2 situations must an application include a request that a variation (for a change in DPS) takes immediate effect?

Answer 12

If the previous DPS has;

1. Already left the premises
2. Had their personal licence revoked or suspended