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Sale of Liquor Act

Suspension or Cancellation of Liquor Licences

The Licensing Inspector or Police can apply to the LLA for the licence to be suspended or cancelled or to have any conditions varied or revoked - if;

  • If the licensed premises has been conducted in breach of any of the provisions of the Act or of the conditions of licence or otherwise in any improper manner:
  • If the conduct of the Licensee is such as to show that he or she is not a suitable person to hold the licence
  • If the licensed premise is being used in a disorderly manner so as to be obnoxious to neighbouring land users or the public:

Also, if, at any time, the Licensee is convicted of any of the four most serious offences under the Sale of Liquor Act:

  • Sale and supply to a minor
  • Sale and supply to an intoxicated person
  • Allowing a person to become intoxicated
  • Unauthorised sale and supply

The Police can immediately apply to the LLA to suspend or cancel the licence, as their suitability to hold a licence is now in serious doubt.  This penalty is on top of whatever the conviction penalty was.

If you would like more information on liquor licence suspension in CHB e-mail Bobbi Twist or phone Council on +64 6 857 8060.