Application of a Liquor License
EASY STEPS TO APPLY FOR LIQUOR LICENSE
20 JUNE 2019
Application for a liquor licence in terms of Section 23 of the Gauteng Liquor Act 2 of 2003
Liquor outlet operators can now obtain licences from their provincial offices. The Liquor Licensing Board (LLB) has announced the decentralisation of the service to buttress online applications. LIQUOR LICENSING OFFICE (INFORMATION BROCHURE)10. Failure to comply with the provisions of Section 98 & 99, the applicant can apply for condensation for restoration of a lapsed license and the Board is empowered in terms of the provision of Section 98 to 100 to make a determination relating to lapsed licenses and imposed penalties.
- Consent letter from Municipality • Local Authority Approval on a relevant letterhead signed by a designed executing officer from the Town Planning department of the Local municipality, not a Ward Councillor. The approval can be in the zoning certificate, consent use or rezoning when the whole premises is for business. This is applicable in application for taverns, pool, clubs, liquor store and pub licences. • A detailed sketch plan of the premises approved by the Municipality.
- Advertisement • Advertising of the notice of intention for the application for a liquor licence can be submitted during the first week of the month at 149 Bosman Street, Government Printers Pretoria. • Or for more information please contact the eGazette unit at 012 748 6200 or www.gpwonline.co.za
- Notice of application must include the following information: • Full names of applicant • Intended trading name • Identify number where the applicant is a natural person or registration number where the applicant is a juristic person i.e. company or close co-operation. • Type of licence applied for
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- Full address and location of the application. • Intended trading name of the business and the registration number. • Identity number of the applicant. • Names and nature of educational institutions, names and distances to similar licenced premises and places of worship with a radius of one kilometre from the premises.
- Publish notice of intention to advertise in no less than two local newspapers circulating within the area in which the proposed premises are situated, i.e. seven days prior to the lodgement date and affix the notice on the proposed times.
- Lodge the application in duplicate with the GLB Regional office located at the District or Metropolitan Council are of jurisdiction on the first Friday of the month accompanied by the following information: • A detailed written motivation in support of the licence applied. • A detailed written description of the premises to which the application relates together with colour photos of the external and internal features of the premises. • Proof of publication of notices in two local newspapers (2 originals). • A certificate of suitability on the person. • Proof of affiliating to an association such as the Gauteng Liquor Traders Association (GLTA). • Proof of payment of the prescribed fee of the licence applied. • Clearance Certificate by SARS that the applicant complies with tax laws. • Proof of Lawful Occupation e.g. (Lease Agreement or Title deed).
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- Proof that the application has been published in the Provincial Government Gazette. • Zoning Certificate • Local authority approval consent use. • Certified ID copy for South Africans and valid work permit for non South Africans. • A detailed sketch plan. • If the applicant is a Company- Certificate of Incorporation and original resolution, Closed Corporation – CK form and resolution if it constituted by more than one member (founding statements). • Compliance with Tobacco Products Control Amended Act 12 of 1999. • Submission of an affidavit for 500 meters radius in the vicinity of a place of worship, educational institution, similar licenced premises, public transport facility or such further distance as the Board may determine or as may be prescribed from time to time.
NB: If one of the above stated information is not furnished with the application on the date of the lodgement, it will be rendered defective, and as a result your application will be sent back to you declined.
OBJECTIONS In terms of Section 25 of the Liquor Act, any person may lodge an objection to the granting of the licence. • Objections must be lodged within twenty one (21) days from the lodgement at the Regional office and must have full particulars of the person or institution objecting, full address, contact details and supporting documentation.
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APPLICATION FOR CATERING OR OCCASIONAL PERMIT • The application for the above mentioned permit is considered by the Local Committee of the region. • The permit can be applied for, if there is an occasion held by the applicant and the principal business of the applicant should not be that of distribution or sale of liquor. • Local Committee may approve the plan of the premises and indicate where the liquor can be sold within the premises and also the kind of liquor to be sold. • The application to be lodged 14 days before the event • Requirements • Application Form Commissioned (PDF form – www.ecodev.gov.za) • Proof of Lawful Occupation • Written motivation with supporting documents • Proper and detailed sketch plan • Certified copies of ID's • Proof of payment of fees at FNB (R 1000.00)
- The following is requested if the applicant is a company • Certificate of Incorporation • Resolution
RESPONSES In terms of Section 26 the applicant must respond within seven (7) days form the date of receipt of the objection in writing to the local committee and objectors.
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- Application for occassional permit is lodged with the regional office with which the event applied for is situated/hosted.
NATURE OF PREMISES • In terms of the Liquor Act, the licensee shall not conduct the business of liquor trade with any other licenced business • Two or more premises which are situated under one roof must be separated by a solid wall and should have separate entrances. • The size of the public floor excluding storage and office space should be more than: • 30sqm for on-consumption licence • 50sqm for off consumption licence
APPLICATION FOR ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS OF LICENCED PREMISES IN TERMS OF SECTION 43 OF THE LIQOUR ACT • Motivation • Application Fees paid at FNB (R500.00) • Description of the premises • Floor Plan indicating the alterations/ additions/ extensions • Photos of the premises • Renewal of a licence
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INCOMPLETE PREMISES • The Board may grant conditional approval to applications where requirements comply with the Act, but the premises are not yet erected or require structural alteration or addition to be effected. • The Board may determine the period when the premises should be complete. • Conditional approval does not amount to a license and the applicant will not trade until full compliance has been met.
TRADING HOURS A licensee shall in terms of the Liquor Act conduct business according to the licence applied for: • On Consumption: 10:00 a.m – 2:00 a.m • Off Consumption: 8:00 a.m – 20:00 p.m
(Mon- Sat) Sun + Public Holidays 8:00 a.m- 15:00 p.m • Hotel on Consumption 10:00 a.m – 4:00 a.m
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FROM THE GAUTENG LIQUOR ACT OF 2003 Renewal of licenses and lapse of licences Section 98 of the Gauteng Liquor Act 2 of 2003 stipulates that every licence shall be renewed annually within twelve (12) months from the date of issue by payment of an annual prescribed fee.
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Liquor Licensing Board Zimbabwe
- New Licences
- i) The license holder or any person authorised or mandated by the license holder to renew the license must bring the original license or certified copy of the license. ii) A reference number is generated manually and issued to the licensee as a reference number for the bank to effect the payment. The licensee must, after paying the prescribed renewal fee furnish the GLB Office with proof of payment.
- Existing Licences The license holder must produce one (1) copy of the latest renewal advice to prove that the licence has not lapsed.
- Lapsed Licences Section 99 of the Gauteng Liquor Act 2 of 2003 provides that the licence shall lapse on the date on which the licensee abandons it in writing, or within two months after the lapse of the renewal period in respect of which the applicable fees under Section 98 are not paid, or on a date otherwise determined by the Gauteng Liquor Board.
In terms of Section 99 the licence holder has two (2) months to renew the licence after the lapse of the renewal period. The first day of the first month, a 50% surcharge is applicable, the first day of the second month after the renewal period a 100% surcharge is applicable.
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Failure to comply with the provisions of Section 98 & 99, the applicant can apply for condensation for restoration of a lapsed license and the Board is empowered in terms of the provision of Section 98 to 100 to make a determination relating to lapsed licenses and imposed penalties.
If the applicable fees under Section 98 are not paid, the license shall lapse.
GAUTENG LIQUOR TRADERS ASSOCIATION (GLTA) In terms of Section 38 of the Act there is a liquor association that has been established in the province, the association is called Gauteng Liquor Traders Association. All other active associations in the liquor trade must affiliate to the Gauteng Liquor Traders Association. All licensees and applicants for licences, who are not members of the Gauteng Liquor Traders Association, must be members. The Association shall promote an organised trade in liquor within the province, diligence amongst the members and affiliates, compliance with all laws and policies relating to the regulation of liquor and responsible consumption of liquor.
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ALL ASSOCIATIONS AFFILIATED TO THE GLTA
Name of Association Contact Details South African Liquor Traders Association (SALTA) 011 494 1222 Restaurant & Food Service Association of South Africa (CATRA) Costa Paizes 082 410 2695 Tembisa Liquor & Informal Business Association (TLIBA) Mr Sithole 076 414 7959 South African Liquor Stores Association (SALSA) Chris Mhlongo 083 700 0471 National Tourism & Hospitality Association(NTHA) Fanny Mokoena 082 576 2931 National Sorghum Beer Distributors Association (NASOBA) Mr Mthetwa 072 687 0898 Associated Club of SA (ACA) Berly Acres 082 457 8235 Gauteng Combined Accommodation Association (GCAA) Annemarie Stillwell 083 452 5546 FEDHASA (Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa) Lindsay Jones 084 818 5148
TRANSFER OF LICENCES According to Section 104 of the Act, a licensee may at any time make an application for the transfer of the licence to another person. The application shall be made to the local committee on payment of a prescribed fee in a prescribed manner. The application shall be accompanied by a certificate of suitability on the person issued by South African Police Services and such other details prescribed by the Act.
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APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF A LICENCE IN TERMS OF SECTION 104 OF THE LIQUOR ACT 2 OF 2003 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN DUPLICATE:
- Form 5 – Application Form Commissioned 2. Motivation 3. Proof of Lawful Occupation ( e.g. lease agreement) 4. Clearance Certificate from SAPS 5. Clearance Certificate from SARS valid for 12 months 6. Certified copy of ID 7. Current Renewal Advice 8. Gauteng Liquor Traders Association Membership (See Associations affiliated with GLTA) 9. Proof of payment of prescribed fees at FNB
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APPOINTMENT OF MANAGER
According to Section 40 of the Act a licence holder may in a prescribed manner appoint a person who will manage the business. That person should permanently reside in the Republic of South Africa and should not be disqualified in terms of this Act to hold a licence, to manage and be responsible for the business to which the first mentioned licence relates. A person managing and responsible for a business, to which a licence relates, shall be subject to the same obligations and liabilities as far as the licensee is concerned.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS • Application form Commissioned • Certificate of suitability from SAPS • Certificate copies of IDs • Current renewal advice • Proof of payment
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APPLICATION FEES
TYPE OF LICENCES APPLICATION FEES IN TERMS OF SECTION 23 OF THE LIQUOR ACT
LICENCE FEES IN TERMS OF SECTION 97 OF THE LIQUOR ACT
RENEWAL FEES IN TERMS OF SECTION 98 OF THE LIQUOR ACT
APPLICATION FEES
TYPE OF LICENCES APPLICATION FEES IN TERMS OF SECTION 23 OF THE LIQUOR ACT
LICENCE FEES IN TERMS OF SECTION 97 OF THE LIQUOR ACT
RENEWAL FEES IN TERMS OF SECTION 98 OF THE LIQUOR ACT
APPLICATION FEES FOR TRANSFER OF A LICENCE IN TERMS OF SECTION 104 OF THE LIQUOR ACT Hotel Liquor Licence R1 575 R1 575 R3 500 R787.50 Restaurant Liquor Licence R1 500 R1 500 R3 000 R750.00 Theatre Liquor Licence R1 500 R1 500 R3 000 R750.00 Club Liquor Licence R1 500 R1 500 R3 000 R750.00 Night Club Liquor Licence R2 500 R2 500 R5 000 R1250 Sports Ground Liquor Licence R1 250 R1250 R2 500 R625.00 Pub Liquor Licence R1 500 R1 500 R3 000 R750.00
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Dance Hall Liquor Licence
R2 850 R2 850 R5 000 R1250.00
Tavern Liquor Licence R1 250 R1 250 R2 500 R625.00 Pool Liquor Licence R1 500 R1 500 R1 500 R750.00 Liquor Store Licence R1500 R1 500 R3 000 R750.00 Grocers wine Licence R750 R750 R1 500 R375.00 Micro-Manufacturer's Liquor Licence R2 500 R2500 R5 000 R1250 Sorghum Beer (OnOff Consumption) R1 000 R 1000 R2 000 R500.00 Catering or Occasional Liquor Licence R1 000 R1000 N/A N/A Gaming Premises Liquor Licence R2500 R2500 R5000 R1 250
APPLICATION FEES
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HEAD OFFICE Department of Economic Development 124 Main Street, Corner Main and Kruis Streets (opposite Carlton Centre) Johannesburg Tel: 011 085 2245/ 2231
JOHANNESBURG REGION Department of Economic Development 124 Main Street, Corner Main and Kruis Streets (opposite Carlton Centre) Johannesburg Tel: 011 085 2265/ 2231
EKURHULENI REGION Golden Heights Building, 2nd Floor Cnr. Victoria & Odendaal Streets, Germiston Tel: 011 255 4950
SEDIBENG REGION 28 Market Street, Albenmar Building, Vereeniging Tel: 016 430 0660
TSHWANE REGION Central Towers Building, 7th Floor Cnr. Central & Pretorius Streets, Pretoria Tel: 012 402 9100
Liquor Licensing Board Zimbabwe Contacts
WEST RAND REGION 50 Park Street, Randfontein Tel: 011 278 5240
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NOTES
94 Main Street, Matlotlo House, Johannesburg Private Bag X 091, Marshalltown, 2107 Tel: 011 355 8000 Fax: 011 355 8694 www.ecodev.gpg.gov.za
SALE OF LIQUOR TO AN INTOXICATED PERSON
14 JUNE 2019
Sale of Liquor to an Intoxicated Person
A licensee shall refuse to admit to the licensed premises or sell or supply liquor to an intoxicated person.
What is an intoxicated person?
It is a person whose capabilities are so impaired by liquor that he or she is likely to injure himself or herself or be a danger or nuisance or disturbance to others.
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Local business is handed his renewed licence by Dr. Ndhlukula of the OPC
The Office of the President and Cabinet in the Government of Zimbabwe officially launched the Liquor E-Licensing Platform on the 3rd of November, 2016, at Murehwa Better Schools Center in the Goromonzi District in Zimbabwe. The system is part of the Zimbabwe e-Government programme; a national drive aimed at improving quality service delivery to citizens and increasing administrative systems in public sector.
The event was graced by Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of The President, Dr. R. Ndhlukula on behalf of Chief Secretary Dr. M. Sibanda. Other delegates in attendance included ministers, heads of companies, and liquor dealers.
The user-friendly Liquor e-Licensing service caters for liquor license applications, renewals and payments. It allows liquor traders to apply for, renew and transfer licenses from anywhere and art any time, provided there is an active internet connection available. The system issues out liquor license certificates instantly and this has resulted in a significant change on waiting period from 30 days to a few days (considering delivery time to the local authority where the license is delivered after it has been printed).
The climax of the event was a live demonstration, where the Liquor Licensing Board (LLB) guided a local businessman through the steps of renewing his license, leading to the production of his license for the next trading year. The LLB is the liquor trading licensing and regulatory housed in the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing – the custodian of the liquor licensing e-Government flagship programme.
'The traditional system was manual and characterized by financial leakages and poor data management. Resultantly many liquor dealers were now not paying for their licenses leading to significant revenues leakages,' Dr. Ndhukula stated in his keynote.
Individuals that are not computer literate can get assistance from all Provincial Liquor License Inspectors located at all Provincial Administrators offices, even though the simplicity and intuitive system design makes it easy to use.
'Before liquor e-license system was launched, liquor licenses were issued out in Harare only. However, with this new system Liquor dealers can now apply and renew their licenses without having to come through to the Harare Liquor license Board offices, which was quite an expensive and inconvenient approach,' Dr. Ndhlukula added.
Ultimately, the Liquor e-Licensing system is improving service quality to liquor traders, and overall, it is contributing to the ease of doing business initiatives on which the premise e-Government programme was partly conceived. With the effect from this launch ceremony, all applications, transfers and renewals of liquor licenses will be done exclusively online.
Twenty Third Century Systems, an SAP Gold Partner, is the sole implementation and support partner for the Liquor e-Licensing service.
The solution can be accessed now on www.zim.gov.zw.
