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Host responsibility is the term given to the strategies that ensure you operate your premises in a responsible manner making it a safe drinking environment.
What Does Host Responsibility Include?
The Sale of Liquor Act 1989 states that it is an offence to:
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Sell or supply liquor to intoxicated persons
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Allow any person to become intoxicated on licensed premises
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Allow drunkenness or disorderly behaviour on licensed premises
Any licensee, manager or server of alcohol has a legal obligation to refuse to supply alcohol to an intoxicated person, to allow a person to become intoxicated on licensed premises or to allow an intoxicated person to remain on the premises.
The principles of host responsibility include:
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The provision and promotion of food, non and low alcohol drinks
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Serving alcohol with care and responsibility
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A responsible approach to dealing with intoxicated and underage people
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The arrangement of safe transport options
There should be a host responsibility policy prominently displayed in your premises.
Examples of a Host Responsibility are available, or if you need assistance with your Host Responsibility Policy please contact us.
Host Responsibility Policy Guidelines [PDF 35kb]
Selwyn District Council's Liquor Licensing Policy includes Host Responsibility.