AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
LIQUOR ORDINANCE 1975
LIQUOR REGULATIONS
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
No. 11 of 1979

		The Liquor (Amendment) Ordinance 1979 was made on 30 May 1979 and came into operation on 1 June 1979.  It is the first comprehensive set of amendments to the Liquor Ordinance 1975.

		Many of the amendments relate to administrative matters including the clarification of the powers of entry of liquor inspectors.

		The provisions which relate to clubs have been strengthened.  Clubs are now required to have a financial membership of 200 and guests of members will only be permitted to remain on club premises while the host member is present.

		The fees payable on permits have been changed.  In future the fee payable where the liquor purchased exceeds $125 is an amount equal to 8% of the price so specified.  In future licensees will be able to elect to pay their renewal fee by two instalments.

		In order to control under age drinking, members of the Police have been given power to institute proceedings relating to under age drinking.  Previously only the Registrar could institute proceedings under the Ordinance.

		The Liquor Regulations 1979 No.  repeal the Liquor Regulations 1975 No.22.  They are necessary for the proper administration of the amended Ordinance.

		The Liquor Regulations 1979 No.  prescribe the following forms;
•	an application for a licence or approval for alteration of licensed premises
•	a licence
•	application for renewal of a licence
•	renewal of a licence
•	application for approval of transfer of a licence
•	memorandum of transfer of a licence
•	application for a permit
•	a permit