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About the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 has replaced the Sale of Liquor Act 1989. It introduces a new system to control the sale and supply of alcohol in New Zealand to help ensure that:

• The sale, supply and consumption of alcohol is undertaken safely and responsibly
• That harm caused by the misuse of alcohol is minimised

More Information

Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

The Ministry of Justice website

Alcohol Licensing

To sell or provide alcohol to the public you must have an alcohol licence.

Marlborough District Council is the District Licensing Committee for the Marlborough region and issues alcohol licences and managers’ certification to suitable applicants.

Find out here if you need a licence, what types of licences there are, and how to apply.

If you have any questions, contact the Alcohol Administration Officer at Marlborough District Council.

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Types of Licences

• Alcohol Licensing Fees

  Fees for alcohol licences.

• Alcohol Licensing Forms

  Application forms for various alcohol licences.

• Alcohol Licensing Public Notices

  This page lists public notifications for alcohol licenses.

• District Licensing Committee Decisions

  District Licensing Committee decisions.

• Local Alcohol Policy

  The passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 enables councils to work with their communities to develop a local alcohol policy.

• Manager's Certificates

  If you are a duty manager in a licensed premise, you must ensure the staff and premise follow the rules of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

• Marlborough District Council Liquor Ban Bylaw 2011

  The aim of this bylaw is to control the consumption and possession of liquor in public places.

• On, Off and Club Licences

  A Premises Licence is a licence that allows you to sell or supply liquor to the public.

• Special Licence

  A Special Licence covers times when you will be selling or providing alcohol for a special, one-off event.

• Taking Over a Premises with an Alcohol Licence

  If you are taking over an existing business that is licenced to sell alcohol there are legal requirements for the sale and supply of alcohol.

• Temporary Authority to Operate Alcohol Licences

  When you buy licensed premises such as a restaurant or bar, the licence cannot be transferred to the new owner.

• Variation of Existing Alcohol Licence

  If you need to change the conditions of an existing alcohol licence you must apply for a variation.