Liquor Permits

A liquor permit authorises the permit-holder to sell a specified amount of liquor at the event stated in the permit and within the times and places stated in the permit. A liquor permit does not authorise the permit-holder to sell liquor in a closed container or in a container together with the means of closing the container.

A liquor permit may be issued to an applicant only if the relevant decision-maker is satisfied on reasonable grounds that:

• there will be adequate toilet facilities for the people attending the event;
• the event is not likely to result in disturbance or inconvenience to people occupying premises in the neighbourhood of the event;
• the amount of liquor for which the permit is sought is not more than the amount reasonably needed for the event;
• it is in the public interest to issue the permit.

Permits must be returned to the Office of Regulatory Services within 7 days of either the end of the event, the last period when the sale of liquor is authorised by the permit or the cancellation of the permit

For more information visit the Office of Regulatory Services website.