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Addressing the harmful use of alcohol : A guide to developing effective alcohol legislation
Section 6. (2) Subject to subsection (4) or (4.1), an applicant is entitled to be issued a licence to
sell liquor except if,
a) they are not financially responsible for the business;...
d) their past or present conduct affords reasonable grounds for belief that they will not conduct
business in accordance with the law;
e) they provide false information in an application under this Act;
f) they are currently conducting activities that are in contravention of this Act or the
regulations;
g) the premises, accommodation, equipment and facilities are not in compliance with this Act
and the regulations; or
h) the licence is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the
residents of the municipality in which the premises are located.
4) A licence to sell liquor shall not be issued,
a) to a manufacturer; or
b) to a person who by reason of an agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person
is likely to promote the sale of liquor or to sell the liquor of a manufacturer exclusive of any
other manufacturer.
4.1) Subject to subsection (4.2), a licence to sell liquor shall not be issued,
a) to a person who is under agreement with any person to sell the liquor of any manufacturer;
b) to a person who is associated or connected or financially interested with a manufacturer;
c) to a person who is likely to promote the sale of liquor of any manufacturer;
d) to a person for premises in which a manufacturer has an interest; or
e) to a person in respect of a business in which a manufacturer has an interest by way of a
franchise agreement.
Sale of Liquor Act, New Zealand (1989)
Variation, suspension, or cancellation of licences
1) Any member of the police or any inspector may at any time apply to the Licensing Authority
in accordance with this section for an order—
a) Varying or revoking any condition of a licence, other than a special licence, imposed by
the Licensing Authority or a District Licensing Agency, or imposing any new condition
(relating to any matters specified in section 14(5) or section 37(4) or section 60(2) of
this Act); or
b) Suspending the licence; or
c) Cancelling the licence.
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