Western
Cape Liquor Act -
The proposed amendments to the Act has just been published for comment.
Click here for a copy of the complete
provincial gazette or a comprehensive summary. The most important
proposed amendments affecting the public, are the following :
No 150
litre per day limit
A
person will be allowed to have any amount of liquor in his/her possession, as long as it
is reasonably required by him/her or their family or guests.
Bona fide wine collectors are not limited either anymore. No more fear of a R100 000 fine or 6
months’ imprisonment!
Temporary
and Event licences – longer notice required
It will be required to give 21 days notice before the date of the
function (currenty = 14 days). If the
late filing of an application is condoned, a 100% fine is payable.
Liquor
sold per auction
Confiscated
liquor may now be sold by the SAP and a Municipality per
public auction.
Inspection
by SAP without a warrant
The SAP
may inspect a licensed premises without a warrant if the purpose is to
ensure compliance with the Liquor Act or licence conditions.
Public
Meetings
Public
meetings will be held on the following dates and venues to
allow the public to provide input on the proposed amendments. If
you, or your clients, have any questions or input to be submitted, we will
gladly do it on your behalf.
Cape
Town - (Town Hall, Darling Street – 16 April from 09h00
– 12h00)
George - (Town Hall, Banquet Hall, York Street – 22
April from 10h00 – 13h00)
Saldanha
- (Diazville community hall – 25 April from 10h00 –
13h00)
(Summary
by LiquorWise)
