Northern Territory Numbered Acts

LIQUOR LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2007 (NO 14 OF 2007) - SECT 8

After section 33

insert

Division 2AA – Additional conditions determined by Minister

33AA.  Minister's power to determine additional licence conditions

(1)     The Minister may determine additional conditions of a licence if the Minister thinks the determination is urgently needed for the wellbeing of the communities that might be affected by the operation of the licence.

(2)     Without limiting subsection (1), the Minister may determine any of the following conditions under that subsection:

    (a)     a condition about when the licensed premises may be open for the sale of liquor;

    (b)     a condition about the type of liquor that may be sold on the premises;

    (c)     a condition about the amount of liquor that may be sold for consumption away from the premises;

    (d)     a condition requiring proof of the purchaser's identity for a sale of liquor exceeding an amount prescribed by regulation;

    (e)     a condition requiring the keeping of records prescribed by regulation for the sale.

(3)     In determining the conditions, the Minister:

    (a)     must have regard to the objects of this Act; and

    (b)     may consult with the Commission (and in doing so, may seek information, advice or a recommendation from the Commission).

(4)     The Minister must table a copy of the determination in the Legislative Assembly within 6 sitting days after making the determination.

(5)     A condition of the licence determined under subsection (1) prevails to the extent to which it is inconsistent with a condition of the licence determined by the Commission.