SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012
— ACTUAL 2026 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
SECTION A: OBJECT, PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE ACT (10 Questions)
Q1: Section 4 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 states the object of the
Act is to ensure that the sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol should be
undertaken:
A. In a manner that maximises economic benefit to licensed premises
B. Safely and responsibly, and that harm caused by excessive or inappropriate
consumption should be minimised [CORRECT]
C. Only by persons aged 20 years or older
D. Under the direct supervision of a police officer at all times
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because Section 4 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
establishes the object of the Act as ensuring alcohol is sold, supplied, and
consumed safely and responsibly, with harm from excessive or inappropriate
consumption minimised.
Q2: According to Section 5 of the Act, "alcohol" is defined as a substance
containing what minimum percentage of ethanol by volume at 20°C?
A. 0.5% or more
B. 1.15% or more [CORRECT]
C. 2.0% or more
D. 3.5% or more
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because Section 5 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
defines alcohol as a substance containing 1.15% or more ethanol by volume at
20°C.
Q3: The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 regulates which of the following
types of alcohol supply?
,A. All alcohol consumption, including private consumption in residential homes
B. Commercial sale and supply only, not private consumption [CORRECT]
C. Only the sale of alcohol in bars and restaurants
D. All alcohol consumption, including at private family gatherings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 regulates
commercial sale and supply of alcohol and does not apply to private
consumption.
Q4: Section 3 of the Act states that the purpose of the Act is to put in place a new
system of control over the sale and supply of alcohol that is:
A. Strictly enforced by police at all times
B. Reasonable and helps achieve the object of the Act [CORRECT]
C. Based entirely on voluntary compliance by licensees
D. Designed to eliminate all alcohol-related harm completely
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because Section 3 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
states the purpose is to establish a reasonable system of control that helps
achieve the object of the Act.
Q5: Under the Act, the minimum purchase age for alcohol in New Zealand is:
A. 16 years
B. 17 years
C. 18 years [CORRECT]
D. 20 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 sets the
minimum purchase age for alcohol at 18 years.
Q6: The harm that the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 seeks to minimise
includes which of the following?
A. Crime, damage, death, disease, disorderly behaviour, illness, or injury directly
or indirectly caused by excessive consumption [CORRECT]
, B. Only physical injury caused by excessive consumption
C. Only financial loss to licensed premises
D. Only disorderly behaviour in public places
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct because Section 4 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
defines harm as including crime, damage, death, disease, disorderly behaviour,
illness, or injury directly or indirectly caused by excessive consumption.
Q7: A 17-year-old may drink in a bar under which of the following circumstances?
A. At any time, provided they do not purchase the alcohol themselves
B. Only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and the premises allows it, but
they cannot purchase alcohol [CORRECT]
C. Only on their 18th birthday
D. Under no circumstances, as persons under 18 are prohibited from entering any
licensed premises
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 permits a 17-
year-old to drink in a bar only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and the
premises allows it, but they are prohibited from purchasing alcohol.
Q8: Which of the following statements about the scope of the Sale and Supply of
Alcohol Act 2012 is correct?
A. The Act applies to all alcohol consumption, including at private parties in
residential homes
B. The Act regulates commercial sale and supply, not private consumption
[CORRECT]
C. The Act applies only to on-licensed premises such as bars and restaurants
D. The Act applies only to off-licensed premises such as bottle stores and
supermarkets
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 regulates
commercial sale and supply of alcohol and does not extend to private
consumption.
— ACTUAL 2026 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
SECTION A: OBJECT, PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE ACT (10 Questions)
Q1: Section 4 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 states the object of the
Act is to ensure that the sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol should be
undertaken:
A. In a manner that maximises economic benefit to licensed premises
B. Safely and responsibly, and that harm caused by excessive or inappropriate
consumption should be minimised [CORRECT]
C. Only by persons aged 20 years or older
D. Under the direct supervision of a police officer at all times
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because Section 4 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
establishes the object of the Act as ensuring alcohol is sold, supplied, and
consumed safely and responsibly, with harm from excessive or inappropriate
consumption minimised.
Q2: According to Section 5 of the Act, "alcohol" is defined as a substance
containing what minimum percentage of ethanol by volume at 20°C?
A. 0.5% or more
B. 1.15% or more [CORRECT]
C. 2.0% or more
D. 3.5% or more
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because Section 5 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
defines alcohol as a substance containing 1.15% or more ethanol by volume at
20°C.
Q3: The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 regulates which of the following
types of alcohol supply?
,A. All alcohol consumption, including private consumption in residential homes
B. Commercial sale and supply only, not private consumption [CORRECT]
C. Only the sale of alcohol in bars and restaurants
D. All alcohol consumption, including at private family gatherings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 regulates
commercial sale and supply of alcohol and does not apply to private
consumption.
Q4: Section 3 of the Act states that the purpose of the Act is to put in place a new
system of control over the sale and supply of alcohol that is:
A. Strictly enforced by police at all times
B. Reasonable and helps achieve the object of the Act [CORRECT]
C. Based entirely on voluntary compliance by licensees
D. Designed to eliminate all alcohol-related harm completely
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because Section 3 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
states the purpose is to establish a reasonable system of control that helps
achieve the object of the Act.
Q5: Under the Act, the minimum purchase age for alcohol in New Zealand is:
A. 16 years
B. 17 years
C. 18 years [CORRECT]
D. 20 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 sets the
minimum purchase age for alcohol at 18 years.
Q6: The harm that the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 seeks to minimise
includes which of the following?
A. Crime, damage, death, disease, disorderly behaviour, illness, or injury directly
or indirectly caused by excessive consumption [CORRECT]
, B. Only physical injury caused by excessive consumption
C. Only financial loss to licensed premises
D. Only disorderly behaviour in public places
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct because Section 4 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
defines harm as including crime, damage, death, disease, disorderly behaviour,
illness, or injury directly or indirectly caused by excessive consumption.
Q7: A 17-year-old may drink in a bar under which of the following circumstances?
A. At any time, provided they do not purchase the alcohol themselves
B. Only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and the premises allows it, but
they cannot purchase alcohol [CORRECT]
C. Only on their 18th birthday
D. Under no circumstances, as persons under 18 are prohibited from entering any
licensed premises
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 permits a 17-
year-old to drink in a bar only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and the
premises allows it, but they are prohibited from purchasing alcohol.
Q8: Which of the following statements about the scope of the Sale and Supply of
Alcohol Act 2012 is correct?
A. The Act applies to all alcohol consumption, including at private parties in
residential homes
B. The Act regulates commercial sale and supply, not private consumption
[CORRECT]
C. The Act applies only to on-licensed premises such as bars and restaurants
D. The Act applies only to off-licensed premises such as bottle stores and
supermarkets
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 regulates
commercial sale and supply of alcohol and does not extend to private
consumption.
