LCQ Exam Study Guide –
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2026/2027 Update
- To put in place a new system of control over the sale and supply of alcohol -
Answer✔✔ -Purpose (intent) of the act
- appeal body for licence & manager certificate applications
- there are three court judges and other members
- members usually appointed for 5 years.
- A district court judge is the chair person - Answer✔✔ -What is ARLA?
District Licencing Committee
- decide on all applications for and issue all types of licences eg applications for
new and renewal for DLMC - Answer✔✔ -What is DLC?`
report on licence applications (store)
- promote responsible drinking & host responsibility
- inspect licensed premised to ensure compliance with the law and conditions of
licence - Answer✔✔ -What is the role of the medical officer of health
,-
- that the manager is on duty
- that the manager has a current managers certificate
- that the acting manager has name displayed
- that alcohol isn't being sold to prohibited people
- that all licence conditions are being adhered to - Answer✔✔ -What are 4 things
that licence inspector checks look for?
Local alcohol policy
- policies developed within local communities whereby the purpose is:
to enable local communities to have a say in how licensed premised sell & supply
alcohol - Answer✔✔ -What is LAPS?
- regulate trading hours of a premise in their area
- limit the location and density of licenses in their area
- impose operating restrictions on licenses premises in their area - Answer✔✔ -
Three elements of LAP to manage how alcohol is sold:
- a riot is taking place or is likely to
- there is fighting or serious disorder likely to happen
- significant threat to public health and safety
- there is a belief that an offence is being committed - Answer✔✔ -why might
police close licensed premises?
on: 8am-4am
, -
off: 7am-11pm - Answer✔✔ -What are maximum trading hours for licensed
premises?
- at anytime if they suspect an offence against act
- at any responsible time to check the licence is complying with provisions of the
act & conditions of licence - Answer✔✔ -What powers of entry do the police &
inspectors have?
On: sale & supply of alcohol to be consumed on premises eg plane, pub
Off: sale & supply of alcohol to be consumed off premises eg supermarket
Club: sale and supply of alcohol for consumption on premises but to club
members and their guests
Special: sale & supply of alcohol to be consumed on premises for special occasions
eg festival, sports event - Answer✔✔ -Describe differences between licences.
- under the age of 18
- intoxicated people
a person who liquor cant be sold to pursuant to the licence eg trespassed or non
club member, non
diners in a restaurant - Answer✔✔ -Who are prohibited people?
- HAANZ 18+ card
- NZ drivers licence
- passport - Answer✔✔ -What evvidence of age documents can be used?
- must refuse service - call police
Practice Questions with Verified
Answers. GRADED A+. Latest
2026/2027 Update
- To put in place a new system of control over the sale and supply of alcohol -
Answer✔✔ -Purpose (intent) of the act
- appeal body for licence & manager certificate applications
- there are three court judges and other members
- members usually appointed for 5 years.
- A district court judge is the chair person - Answer✔✔ -What is ARLA?
District Licencing Committee
- decide on all applications for and issue all types of licences eg applications for
new and renewal for DLMC - Answer✔✔ -What is DLC?`
report on licence applications (store)
- promote responsible drinking & host responsibility
- inspect licensed premised to ensure compliance with the law and conditions of
licence - Answer✔✔ -What is the role of the medical officer of health
,-
- that the manager is on duty
- that the manager has a current managers certificate
- that the acting manager has name displayed
- that alcohol isn't being sold to prohibited people
- that all licence conditions are being adhered to - Answer✔✔ -What are 4 things
that licence inspector checks look for?
Local alcohol policy
- policies developed within local communities whereby the purpose is:
to enable local communities to have a say in how licensed premised sell & supply
alcohol - Answer✔✔ -What is LAPS?
- regulate trading hours of a premise in their area
- limit the location and density of licenses in their area
- impose operating restrictions on licenses premises in their area - Answer✔✔ -
Three elements of LAP to manage how alcohol is sold:
- a riot is taking place or is likely to
- there is fighting or serious disorder likely to happen
- significant threat to public health and safety
- there is a belief that an offence is being committed - Answer✔✔ -why might
police close licensed premises?
on: 8am-4am
, -
off: 7am-11pm - Answer✔✔ -What are maximum trading hours for licensed
premises?
- at anytime if they suspect an offence against act
- at any responsible time to check the licence is complying with provisions of the
act & conditions of licence - Answer✔✔ -What powers of entry do the police &
inspectors have?
On: sale & supply of alcohol to be consumed on premises eg plane, pub
Off: sale & supply of alcohol to be consumed off premises eg supermarket
Club: sale and supply of alcohol for consumption on premises but to club
members and their guests
Special: sale & supply of alcohol to be consumed on premises for special occasions
eg festival, sports event - Answer✔✔ -Describe differences between licences.
- under the age of 18
- intoxicated people
a person who liquor cant be sold to pursuant to the licence eg trespassed or non
club member, non
diners in a restaurant - Answer✔✔ -Who are prohibited people?
- HAANZ 18+ card
- NZ drivers licence
- passport - Answer✔✔ -What evvidence of age documents can be used?
- must refuse service - call police
