{"id":214549,"date":"2022-03-16T16:31:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T03:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/?p=214549"},"modified":"2022-03-21T18:34:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T05:34:27","slug":"opening-physical-alcohol-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/startups\/opening-physical-alcohol-store\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Considerations Before Opening a Physical Alcohol Store in New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are planning to open a physical alcohol store, there are a few issues that you need to consider. The government strongly promotes responsible alcohol sales and consumption, so you will need to ensure that you understand and comply with all laws when opening a physical alcohol store. This article will outline:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">how to get a <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/regulatory-and-compliance\/liquor-licence-nz\/\">liquor license<\/a> for your business;<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">how your business can take steps to prevent alcohol-related social harms; and<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">how to prevent breaches of the law by having well-trained staff.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obtaining a Liquor Licence&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before you open a liquor store, you must ensure that you have the correct liquor licence. You risk huge penalties if you do not have the correct liquor licence before opening your shop. In addition, because you are selling alcohol &#8211; such as wine, beer and spirits &#8211; to be consumed on other premises, unlike a restaurant where customers consume alcohol within your business, your alcohol shop will be considered an off-licence.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The government and local councils promote responsible alcohol consumption, so obtaining a liquor licence can be challenging and time-consuming. Liquor licences are governed by the <em>Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act<\/em> 2012, designed to promote the safe and responsible supply of alcohol and to reduce inappropriate consumption of alcohol. Therefore, the process for getting an alcohol licence can take several months, so it is essential to ensure that you start the process early.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Application Process<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First, you need to check with your council to understand what requirements you must follow to get a liquor licence. Local councils may have their local alcohol policies, which you must be aware of.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For example, they may have specific limitations on how close facilities that sell alcohol can be to certain types of premises, like schools. They may also be able to limit licences to particular times.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You will need to know this information before applying, as you may need to seek a new location for your shop if you are breaching a bylaw or if the council think your location is inappropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then, make an application to the council. As part of this application, you will need to show that you are a suitable liquor store owner, have experience selling alcohol and do not have any adverse history relating to alcohol. The police will likely review your application at this stage and may contact community groups as personal references.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Community Objections<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once you apply for a licence, community members can object to the licence. Commonly, this is because they believe that the alcohol store may cause issues for the community. For example, they could cite the existence of shops or other institutions, like schools or hospitals, nearby. It is essential to consider the link between driving and vehicle use and the sale of alcohol, so examining traffic patterns or roads by your alcohol shop may be prudent. If the location of the alcohol shop is not compatible with the surrounding premises, this may affect the granting of a licence.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hearing<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You will then be granted a hearing with your local liquor licensing committee to ensure that you are a suitable person to have a liquor licence. If anyone is challenging your licence, the committee will also invite them to the hearing to speak. T<\/span>he committee will then approve or deny your licence.<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Licence Renewal<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You will need to renew your licence annually, at least 20 days before the expiry date. You will also need to display your licence visibly near the main entrance of your business. Furthermore, you will also need to pay an annual licence fee. Your council or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcohol.org.nz\/management-laws\/administering-alcohol-law\/guidance-for-district-licensing-committees\">District Licencing Committee<\/a> should contact you about licence renewal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/21140438\/NZ-Startup-Manual-251x360-2.png\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">NZ Startup Manual: A Legal Handbook For Founders<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>Essential reading for anyone building their startup. 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