27 Sep 2007
The recent reforms to the liquor legislation require licensees to satisfy certain requirements with respect to their Internet websites.
The new section 113A of the Liquor Control Act provides that:
"Where -
a. an internet website is maintained by or on behalf of a licensee for the purpose of advertising, promoting or otherwise facilitating the business carried on under the licence; and
b. the licence is of a prescribed class,
the licensee is to include on the website any information prescribed in respect of a licence of that class."
This provision now applies to hotels, liquor stores, producers, wholesalers and special facility licences that authorise the sale of packaged liquor. Licensees in breach could potentially incur a penalty of $5,000.
The following information is to be included on websites:
- licence number;
- class of licence;
- name of licensee;
- address and telephone number for the licensed premises; and
- the following notice -
WARNING
Under the Liquor Control Act 1988, it is an offence:
- to sell or supply liquor to a person under the age of 18 years on licensed or regulated premises; or
- for a person under the age of 18 years to purchase, or attempt to purchase, liquor on licensed or regulated premises.
Please contact Jessica Patterson on 08 9288 6946 or email jessica.patterson@lavanlegal.com.au.