Application for Manager's Certificate online form
Use this form if you are applying to be a manager for the first time, renewing your manager's certificate, or if your manager's certificate has expired.
Applications are governed by Section 219 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
When alcohol is being sold or supplied to the public on a licensed premises, there must always be a duty manager present. If you are the manager on duty, it is your responsibility to make sure the premises meets its responsibilities under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and the conditions of the alcohol licence.
All applicants must be at least 20 years of age and it is expected that they will have experience working in the style of premises for which the certificate is being sought.
Manager's Certificate Qualifications:
Under the new legal requirements, managers must either:
obtain a Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ) which refers to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 OR
have a Bridging Test Certificate if the LCQ Certificate was obtained under the Sale of Liquor Act 1989
Visit the Service IQ website for the LCQ Bridging test if you need to obtain a copy of your completed Bridging Test: http://www.serviceiq.org.nz/
The information on this form, including your personal information, is being collected by Selwyn District Council in order to assess eligibility for certification under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. All information will be provided to Regulatory staff of Council as well as relevant agencies, to ensure this process is completed lawfully.
Information related to the premises only may be made public via Council's website.
You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong. If you would like to ask for a copy of your information, or to have it corrected, please contact the Regulatory Team or for any further enquiries, please contact 03 347 2800 or email alcohol@selwyn.govt.nz.
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