QLDC is reminding event organisers to apply early for special licences for functions and events at Easter.

The process for obtaining a special licence changed in December when the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 came into force. QLDC Regulatory Manager Lee Webster says that people often used to leave it late to apply for a special licence, but the new law requires all applications to be made at least 20 working days before the event. There are exceptions for unforeseen events such as funerals, but these do not apply to pre-planned events.

Mr Webster said his staff were making contact with the organisers of events that they were aware of, but he said anyone who was thinking of a function involving alcohol should get in touch with QLDC.

Applications for Easter events need to be lodged by 21 February.

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Contact Lee Webster for more information, 03 441 0499

By: QLDC