Liquor Licensing Act 1990

The Liquor Licensing Act 1990 regulates the sale of liquor in Tasmania. The Act has a strong harm minimisation focus, prohibiting the sale of liquor except as authorised by a licence, permit or general liquor exemption. It prescribes certain qualifications and public interest considerations before an authority to sell liquor may be granted. It also includes provisions prohibiting the sale of liquor to young people and to persons appearing to be drunk, as well as a requirement that licences must not be granted in connection with the activities of a supermarket. It establishes the Commissioner for Licensing and a Licensing Board.

General Liquor Exemptions

General liquor exemptions allow the Licensing Board to authorise the sale of liquor under certain conditions without the need for a licence or permit. The sale of liquor is not authorised unless the conditions are met.

2012 - No. 2 Visiting Cruise Ships
2011 - No. 1 Accommodation houses accommodating a minimum of 10 adult guests.
2005 - No. 1 Caterers Exemption
2002 - No. 1 Nursing Home or Hostel Providing Aged Care
1999 - No. 2 Liquor to Hospital in-patient
1999 - No. 1 Sale of liquor as part of ships's stores
1993 - No. 1 Tea with liquor and mulled wines
1992 - No. 1 Catering Courses as part of school syllabus
1991 - No. 6 Court Direction
1991 - No. 5 Coffee Liqueurs etc
1991 - No. 4 Parliament House
1991 - No. 3 Under Bankruptcy Act
1991 - No. 2 Deceased persons estate