Alcohol Information Sheet - Shire of Mundaring

Alcohol Information SheetINFORMATIONThe Liquor Licensing Act 1988 encompasses ten liquor license categories, withnine of these categories applying to the ongoing service of alcohol at a specifiedvenue and the tenth, an occasional licence, applying for the specific short termservice of alcohol which is the licence normally applicable to events.The majority of events, due to their short term nature will require an occasionallicense to allow for the service of alcohol. Occasional licenses are intended forpeople who want to sell liquor, but do not have any other liquor license.In addition to arranging the appropriate licence, the event organiser shall ensurethat the following policies are in place wherever liquor is being sold:That there is a variety of non alcoholic beverages and potable wateravailable at the eventThat there is in place a written procedure for assisting intoxicatedpersons and written directions for bar staff regarding their obligationsin relation to the serving of alcoholThat all bar staff shall have completed the ‘Responsible Service ofAlcohol’ CourseWhat Constitutes A Sale?The Act defines a sale to include the following:-(a) agree or attempt to sell;(b) offer or expose for the purpose of selling;(c) send, forward or deliver for sale or on sale;(d) barter or exchange;(e) dispose, by lot or chance or by auction;(f) supply, or offer, agree or attempt to supply —(i) in circumstances in which the supplier derives, or would be likely toderive, a direct or indirect pecuniary benefit; or(ii) gratuitously, but with a view to gaining or maintaining custom or othercommercial advantage;or(g) authorise, direct, cause or permit to be done any act referred to in thisdefinition, and includes, in relation to a club, supply to or to the order ofmembers otherwise than by way of sale, but does not in relation to anyclass of licence include the provision of a free sample authorised by thisAct.

EXAMPLES OF A SALE Liquor supplied at a function where an “entry fee” is charged to a personattending. Where a limousine is hired out and includes liquor as part of the cost. Where a glass of champagne is offered (free or otherwise) as part of aservice being provided.APPROVALS / NOTIFICATIONS / BOOKINGSShire ApprovalYou need Shire approval to consume alcohol in a facility or on land owned ormanaged by the Shire of Mundaring (whether you are providing or selling thealcohol). To gain this approval you will need to complete an ‘Approval toConsume Alcohol’ form.Please note Shire approval is a prerequisite for Liquor Licence applications.Liquor LicenceIf you plan to sell alcohol you will need approval through the Department ofRacing, Gaming and Liquor.PoliceThe local Police station should be notified for any events where alcohol is to beconsumed.TIME FRAMESelling Liquor28 days prior – submit ‘Approval to Consume Alcohol’ form to Shire – (prerequisitefor above and must be submitted first).14 days prior – for events up to 500 people Occasional Liquor Licence applicationto be lodged with the Department of Racing Gaming & Liquor. Note, for eventsover 500 people, the form must be lodged 30 days prior (and Shire approval 28days before this date).Providing Liquor (not selling)14 days prior – submit Shire of Mundaring ‘Approval to Consume Alcohol’.FEESLiquor LicenseThe fee for an Occasional Licence is determined by the number of peopleexpected to attend the event, for example $35 for up to 250 people, $80 for251-500 people and so on.Shire ApprovalNo charge.

CONTACTSDepartment of Racing Gaming & Liquor1st Floor, 87 Adelaide TerraceEast Perth WA 6004Telephone: 9425 1888Fax: 9325 1041E-mail: rgl@rgl.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.rgl.wa.gov.auShire of Mundaring7000 Great Eastern HighwayMUNDARING WA 6073Telephone: 9290 6666 - ask for Facilities Booking OfficerFax: 9295 3288E-mail: shire@mundaring.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.mundaring.wa.gov.auPolice ServiceMundaring Station7250 Great Eastern HighwayMUNDARING WA 6073Telephone: 9295 1000Fax: 9295 1114Website: www.police.wa.gov.auMidland Station32 Spring Park RoadMIDLAND WA 6056Telephone: 9250 0333Website: www.police.wa.gov.au