Licensing

• NSW Government
• Governments of Other States & Territories
• International

NSW Government

Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing

1. Licensing Court of NSW
   The Licensing Court of NSW has statewide jurisdiction and deals specifically with applications under the Liquor Act 1982 for the grant of new licences, transfer of licences, breaches, complaints and disciplinary proceedings against licensees. Here you can access application forms and affidavits for applications to the Licensing Court, application information for a duplicate licence, decisions of the the Licensing Court  plus other information and contact details.
2. Liquor Administration Board
   The Liquor Administration Board is constituted by Section 72 of the Liquor Act, 1982. Further information anout the Board is available from here.
3. Checklists - Self Audit Checklists for Liquor Licensees and Registered Clubs
4. Courses - Licensee/Responsible Service of Alcohol
5. Licence Fees
6. Application Forms and Affidavits for Applications to the Licensing Court
7. Applications for Grant or Removal of Off-Licences (Retail) or Hotels
8. Nightclub Licences
9. Factsheet: Liquor Licenses in New South Wales
10. Factsheet: Applying for a Liquor Licence in New South Wales

Attorney General's Department: BOCSAR

1. Liquor Licensing Enforcement Activity in NSW
   This bulletin provides a comprehensive analysis of liquor licensing enforcement in NSW. 2003 

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Governments of Other States & Territories

ACT. Liquor Licensing Board (within the ACT Office of Fair Trading)

Queensland. Liquor Licensing Division
Includes information on:

1. Processes of getting licensed
2. Legislation
3. Appeals
4. Licensee responsibilities
5. Liquor Licensing Bulletin

Northern Territory. Racing, Gaming and Licensing  (NT Treasury) 

South Australia. Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner
Includes information on:

1. The history of liquor licensing in SA
2. Acts & Regulations
3. The Commissioner and the Licensing Court
4. Licence classes

Victoria. Liquor Licensing
Includes information on: 

1. Becoming a Licensee
2. Types of Licenses
3. Liquor & Young People
4. Legislation
5. Working in the Liquor Industry

Western Australia. Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor
Includes information on:

1. Licence applications
2. Decisions
3. Licensing policy guidelines
4. Liquor Licensing Bulletin

Review of the Western Australia Liquor Licensing Act
Report of the Independent Review Committee

Tasmania. Liquor and Gaming Branch  (within the Department of Treasury and
Finance)
Includes information on:

1. Legislation
2. History
3. Application Packs
4. Newsletters
   

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International

Canada

1. British Columbia. Liquor Control and Licensing
2. Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission. Liquor Licensing
3. Nova Scotia. The Licensing Division of the Alcohol and Gaming Authority
4. Ontario. Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO). Alcohol Licensing
5. Ontario. Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO). Information Bulletins on Alcohol Licensing
6. Ontario. Beverage Alcohol System Review
   Information the review of the distribution and sales of alcohol in Ontario
7. Strategy for Transforming Ontario's Beverage Alcohol System
   This report outlines the recommended strategy for transforming Ontario’s beverage alcohol system. It calls on the government to focus on its regulatory role and leave wholesale and retail operations to the private sector. July 2005
   

New Zealand

1. The Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC): Licensed
   Practical information for operating a licensed premise - including information on host responsibility, preventing intoxication, signs of intoxication, dealing with intoxication, not serving minors, serving alcohol responsibly, drink spiking, etc.
2. Christchurch City Council. Liquor Licensing
   Includes information pamphlets, newsletter and licence application forms.
3. Dunedin City Council. Liquor Licences
   Information about the different types of liquor licences, how to apply, renew or object to a liquor licence and conditions that may be attached to liquor licence.

Scotland

1. Liquor Licensing and Public Disorder: Review of Literature on the Impact of Licensing and Other Controls/Audit of Local Initiatives
   A review of the literature relating to alcohol-related crime/disorder initiatives, and an audit of existing initiatives in Scotland. 2003
2. The Nicholson Committee. Review of Liquor Licensing Law in Scotland
   A  review of all aspects of liquor licensing law and practice in Scotland, with particular reference to the implications for health and public order and with recommendations for changes in the public interest. 2003

United Kingdom

1. Home Office. Department for Culture, Media and Sport
   Liquor Licensing. England and Wales, July 2000 - June 2001
2. Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Liquor Licensing Statistics
   A bulletin on licensing statistics in England and Wales covering the period from July 2003 to June 2004.

United States

1. Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
2. Colorado. Liquor Enforcement Division
   Information on how to apply for liquor licenses and permits
3. Michigan. Labor & Economic Growth. The Licensing Division 
4. Montana. Department of Revenue
   Liquor licensing information
5. Vermont. Department of Liquor Control
   Licensing information
6. Washington. The Liquor Control Board
   General information about liquor licensing and permits.

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