The final changes made to the Liquor Legislation Amendment (Statutory Review) Act 2014 became effective on Sunday, the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing reminded licensees today.
The provisions include:
- A liquor licence exemption for non-profit organisations for up to six fundraising functions per year.
- Simpler notification requirements for holding functions under a multi-function limited licence.
- New flexibility for licensed brewers and distillers to make retail sales of their products.
- A streamlined process for transferring a liquor licence.
- Clearer guidance on primary service authorisations for on-premises licences.
- A new registration process for local liquor accords.
- Flexibility for licensees to voluntarily suspend a liquor licence for a fixed period.
- The ability to impose special licence conditions on violent venues before midnight.
- The publication of high impact regulatory and licensing decisions.
- Improved access to information on licensing decisions.
- New guidelines to help prevent intoxication on licensed premises.
Dominic Herschel, OLGR Acting Executive Director said it is important that licensees understand the new measures and what they mean for each business.
The new guidelines, as well as additional information to each of the above can be found at www.olgr.nsw.gov.au/news_liquor_act_review_reforms.asp
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