Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

Licensing trusts, community trusts, and other matters - Other matters - Transitional matters

410: Transitional provision relating to BYO restaurants and managers

You could also call this:

"Rules for renewing or changing licences for restaurants where people bring their own alcohol"

If you have a special licence for a restaurant where people can bring their own alcohol, and you want to renew or change the conditions of this licence, this section applies to you. You must have had this licence under the old rules, which are explained in section 28 of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989. When you get your new licence, you might have to appoint a manager, but you do not have to do this right away.

You have six months from the date you get your new licence to appoint a manager. This gives you time to sort things out. The new rules say you must have a manager, but they also give you a bit of time to get everything organised.

If you are renewing or changing your licence, you should be aware of these rules so you can follow them correctly.

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409: Existing licences continue in force, or

"Licences to sell alcohol that you already had are still valid under the new law."

411: Transitional provision for certain manager's certificates, or

"Old alcohol manager certificates are still valid for a while"

Part 3Licensing trusts, community trusts, and other matters
Other matters: Transitional matters

410Transitional provision relating to BYO restaurants and managers

This section applies to the holder of an on-licence endorsed under section 28 of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989 at the commencement of this section who applies under this Act for a renewal of the licence or a variation of conditions.
If the licence is endorsed under this Act with a condition that a manager or managers be appointed, the holder of the licence need not comply with the condition before the expiry of 6 months after the date of the endorsement.