Cook Islands Liquor Licence : transport.gov.ck

Organization : Ministry of Transport
Facility : Apply For Liquor Licence
Country : Cook Islands
Website : https://www.transport.gov.ck/corporate/licensing/liquor-licence/

What is Liquor Licence?

Liquor Licences are issued by the Liquor Licensing Authority of the Ministry of Transport. The Liquor Licensing Authority meets once a month to consider applications (if any). The Sale of Liquor Act 1991-1992 sets out the requirements and the criteria the Authority consider when granting liquor licences.

Related / Similar Facility : Cook Islands Maritime Legislation

Types of Liquor Licence

Liquor License is issued to a named person, company or organization and cannot be transferred.

There are different types of licenses as identified in Part II of the Act, and these may include:
** Hotel / Motel
** Bar
** Restaurant and Restaurant/Bar
** Club premises
** Night club
** Retail premise
** Special Licenses (For Premises, Extension of Trading hours and Guest Room bar licenses)
** Airport

Unless specifically indicated, the license authorizes the holder to sell or supply alcohol on the premises only. Liquor cannot be removed from these premises. There can be various conditions that apply to each license.

How To Apply For Liquor Licence in Cook Islands?

The issue of Liquor Licences is managed through the Ministry of Transport. “Section 5 :The Object of the Act is to establish a reasonable system of control over the sale and supply of liquor to the public, with the aim of contributing to the reduction of liquor abuse.”

Any sale or supply of liquor in public places requires a license as stated in the Sale of Liquor Act 1991-1992. The Act sets out the requirements and the criteria the Liquor Licensing Authority consider when granting liquor licenses.

To obtain a license for the first time:
This information sheet will help you with the steps required to obtain a license for the first time.
** Completed Application for a LLA- (Form 01)- Application-Premises-NEW & RENEWAL
** Completed Application for a LLA- (Form 02)- Manager – Renewal
** Completed Consent to Disclosure of information (Police Report)

To obtain a special licence:
This information sheet will help you with the steps required to obtain a ‘Special License’.
** Completed Application for a Special Licence (Form LLA-05)
** Completed Consent to Disclosure of information (Police Report)

How will your application be decided?
In deciding whether to grant the licence, the Liquor Licensing Authority will consider matters such as:
** your suitability to hold a licence
** the days on which and the hours during which you propose to sell liquor
** the areas of the premises, if any, that you propose to designate as “restricted areas” or “supervised areas”
** the steps you propose to take to ensure that no liquor is sold to people who are under-age or intoxicated
** your proposal for supplying food and non-alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks.
** the proximity of the proposed licenced premises to schools, places of worship, and other community institutions.
** The steps you have to taken to ensure that public health and fire safety requirements are met.