When do you need an On Licence |
An On Licence allows for the sale and/or supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises (bar, hotel, cafe) or conveyance (bus, boat, train, plane, etc).
An On Licence may also be endorsed, indicating that it's a BYO Restaurant, allowing the consumption of alcohol by people who have brought alcohol to the restaurant and are there for the purpose of dining. There is a separate fee for an application for an Endorsed On Licence. |
How do you go about getting an On Licence |
Fill out the On Licence Application Form.
An On Licence application can take up to 30 working days to process. It is important therefore that the information supplied is complete and accurate. We recommend you contact us before completing your application form to discuss any concerns you may have.
Send your completed applications to:
The Secretary
Hamilton District Licensing Agency
Hamilton City Council Private Bag 3010
Hamilton 3240
Or delivered to the ground floor of main Council building in Garden Place. |
What documentation is required with your application |
As of the 1st of October 2010, the correct (GST Incl) fee for an On Licence is $793.24 or $134.93 for an Endorsed On Licence (BYO)
Your On Licence application must include 3 copies of the following:
- Three copies of the completed application
- Proof of Business - copy of the certificate of incorporation/memorandum of association or a partnership agreement
- photograph or an artists impression of the exterior of the proposed premises
- street map showing the location of the premises in Hamilton.
- scale plan of the interior showing the areas to be used for the sale or supply of alcohol; designated restricted or supervised areas (if any) and all principal entrances
- Proof of Ownership Consent
- written statement from the owner confirming they have no objection to the grant of the licence
- Building and Town Planning Certificates -Please use these forms to request Certificaties from Building and Planning.
- Host Responsibility - it is recommended that a host responsibility plan is implemented detailing how responsibilities under the Act are going to be addressed.
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- a proposed list of food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
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What happens to your application once it has been receipted
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The Licensing Inspectors ensure that the details you have supplied are in line with the Sale of Liquor Act 1989.
In addition to The Sale of Liquor Act, On Licences must also comply with any Act the Council deems relevant to the event such as the Building Code, Resource Management Act, or Food Hygiene Regulations 1974.
Once your application has been received the District Licensing Agency (DLA) will send a copy of the application to various reporting authorities, including the police, the Medical Officer of Health and the Liquor Licensing Inspector appointed under the Act, for a report before a licensing decision is made. You, the applicant will receive copies of these reports as well as any objections received.
A public notice must be placed in the Waikato Times within 20 working days after filing the application. It must be published twice with not less than five days and not more than ten days between the two dates of publication. The notice must be in the prescribed formatt (see application form). |
More information
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- There are Service providers who will be able to assist you with completing your application
- If there is a change of management you will need to inform Council using the Manager notification form
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Make an objection
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How to make an objection to a liquor license application |
Contact
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Liquor Licensing - CitySafe
Ground Floor, Council Offices
Garden Place
Hamilton City Council
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton 3240
Phone: 838 6699
Fax: 838 6458
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