Sale of Liquor Policy

Tauranga City Council has a Sale of Liquor Policy. The policy objectives are to:

• clearly define Council’s approach to, and administration of, its responsibilities with regards to the Sale of Liquor Act 1989
• set parameters to guide liquor licensing for Council and the community

Read the Tauranga District Licensing Agency Sale of Liquor Policy (36kb pdf)

Sale of Liquor Act

The Sale of Liquor Act 1989 is the legislation relevant to the issuing and administration of liquor licences.  This is currently undergoing a review, with the new Act expected late 2011/early 2012.

A liquor licence is specific to the licensee and the premises. If the licensee moves their business to other premises they must apply for a new licence for the new premises.  Alternatively, if the owner of the business changes, a new licence needs to be applied for by the new owners.

At all times liquor is being sold or supplied on licensed premises, a person holding a manager's certificate must be on duty and responsible for compliance with the Sale of Liquor Act and the conditions of the licence.

On-licences, off-licences, club licences, and manager's certificates are usually issued for one year and then renewed every three years thereafter.

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