If a licence application is determined favourably, it is granted for a probationary period of 1 year.  Then it comes due for renewal.  Although many DLAs will remind you of renewal times and send renewal application forms, it is not their obligation to do so.  The duty to renew a licence belongs to the Licensee.  It is essential to lodge a renewal application before the licence expires or you may find yourself operating without a licence (see the penalties section later).

The renewal procedure is very similar to the application procedure.  The appropriate forms can be obtained from your DLA and must be lodged with the accompanying fee.  There will however, be less other information to provide at renewal.

Public notification will be required at renewal, as at application, but public notification of a renewal must be within 10 days of the application being lodged.

Remember also to display the notice at your principal entrance to inform the public that you are renewing your licence.

CRITERIA

The same reporting procedures apply and the renewal will be determined the same way as an application.  Criteria to be considered for renewal are:

• The suitability of the Licensee
• The conditions attached to the licence
• The manner in which the Licensee has conducted the sale and supply of liquor

If determined favourably, the renewal will be granted for a period of 3 years.