Addressing the harmful use of alcohol - WHO Western Pacific Region

4. Regulating availability
Conditions
The Board, where it has established criteria under subsection (1), may specify conditions that may
be imposed on a holder’s licence to sell liquor and on the premises in respect of which the licence
is issued…
2) A licence is subject to such conditions as may be consented to by the applicant or licensee,
imposed by the Board or prescribed (2002).
Table 4.9 : Suggested legislative text
Criteria
1) When deciding whether to grant a licence or refuse a licence, the Authority shall have regard
to the following criteria:
a) the suitability of the applicant;
b) the location and suitability of the premises, in relation to neighbouring land use and
proximity to any school, hospital, place of worship;
c) the number and density of alcohol outlets currently in the vicinity; and
d) the nature of the licensed business proposed, including:
i) for on-licenses:
a) the food and non-alcoholic drinks to be provided;
b) any other goods and services to be provided;
c) whether for accommodation guests only; and
d) whether for club members only.
ii) for off-licences:
a) the definition of specialist bottle store or supermarket;
b) restriction in regard to petrol outlets;
c) the steps the licensee will take to ensure that alcohol is not sold or served to
minors or intoxicated persons;
e) the hours and days of trading proposed (unless set by the Act);
f) any matters raised by police or local officers;
g) any objections raised by the public; and
h) the object of the Act.
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