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Liquor License - Frequently Asked Questions

Question

Answer

Who is a retail seller? A licensed retail seller is entitled to sell liquor to the public only. Examples of retail seller licenses include licenses for a liquor store, restaurant, tavern, on consumption etc.
A retail seller may not knowingly sell liquor to another retail seller.

Who is a micro-manufacturer?
A micro-manufacturer produces liquor below the prescribed liquor volumes.

Who is a manufacturer? A manufacturer produces liquor above the prescribed liquor volumes.

Who is a distributor? A distributor supplies liquor only to other license holders.

What is the NLA? The NLA is the National Liquor Authority, which is responsible for the regulation of manufacturing and distribution of liquor.

Where and how can a person apply for a liquor license? An application for a manufacturing and distribution license may be lodged with the National Liquor Authority – please refer to the address provided below.
An application for a micro-manufacturing or retail license may be lodged with a provincial liquor authority – please refer to the addresses appearing below.

What happens to applications made prior to the commencement of this Act? All applications made and received prior to commencement of the National Liquor Act will be disposed of by the relevant Provincial liquor authority in terms of the 1989 Act, despite its repeal.

Does a close corporation give rights to trade in liquor? A close corporation does not give such rights. Only a license issued by the National Liquor Authority or a provincial authority will give rights to manufacture, distribute or sell liquor.

Who qualifies to register as a manufacturer or distributor? Any person may be registered as a manufacturer or distributor of liquor or both, except if disqualified.

Can a manufacturer be a distributor and a retailer? A manufacturer can be a distributor and a retail seller as long as there is a license for each and every activity.
Upon application to a provincial liquor authority for registration as a retailer, a licensee (registrant) must advise the National Liquor Authority.

Can a retailer be a distributor? A retailer can be a distributor only if the retail seller has registered with the National Liquor Authority for a distribution license.

Who needs to convert, what is it that converts and when? A licensee of a valid manufacturer and or wholesale license. The license converts to a registration as a manufacturer, a distributor or both.
A licensee must initiate a conversion by notifying the NLA in writing within 90 days from the date the Act comes into operation.

What happens to a licensee who failed to convert a license? The license expired and a new application or registration needs to be lodged.

What type of registration/license do I apply for if I want to produce liquor above the prescribed liquor volume? A manufacturer registration with the National Liquor Authority (NLA).

What type of license do I apply for if I want to buy bottled liquor and sell that liquor to the public? You will have to register as a retailer with provincial authorities.

Are there any fees payable? Yes. There is a set of fees prescribed for various types of transactions. For example, all new registrants are obliged to pay an application fee, an initial registration fee, and an annual renewal fee.

hat are penalties for manufacturing and or distributing liquor without registration? It is an offence to manufacture or distribute liquor without registration. The penalty for this offence is R1 million and or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years.

Who does the Act apply to? The Act applies to manufacturing and distribution of liquor or methylated spirit.
The Act does not apply to a sale of liquor from a collection.

Can a liquor trader employ a minor? A liquor trader must not employ a person who has not attained the age of 16.

Can I transfer a registration/license? A license/registration can be transferred by application to the authority that issued the registration/license.

Credit Heather Nel from Babasa for obtaining information

Question	Answer
Who is a retail seller?	A licensed retail seller is entitled to sell liquor to the public only. Examples of retail seller licenses include licenses for a liquor store, restaurant, tavern, on consumption etc. A retail seller may not knowingly sell liquor to another retail seller.
Who is a micro-manufacturer?	A micro-manufacturer produces liquor below the prescribed liquor volumes.
Who is a manufacturer?	A manufacturer produces liquor above the prescribed liquor volumes.
Who is a distributor?	A distributor supplies liquor only to other license holders.
What is the NLA?	The NLA is the National Liquor Authority, which is responsible for the regulation of manufacturing and distribution of liquor.
Where and how can a person apply for a liquor license?	An application for a manufacturing and distribution license may be lodged with the National Liquor Authority – please refer to the address provided below. An application for a micro-manufacturing or retail license may be lodged with a provincial liquor authority – please refer to the addresses appearing below.
What happens to applications made prior to the commencement of this Act?	All applications made and received prior to commencement of the National Liquor Act will be disposed of by the relevant Provincial liquor authority in terms of the 1989 Act, despite its repeal.
Does a close corporation give rights to trade in liquor?	A close corporation does not give such rights. Only a license issued by the National Liquor Authority or a provincial authority will give rights to manufacture, distribute or sell liquor.
Who qualifies to register as a manufacturer or distributor?	Any person may be registered as a manufacturer or distributor of liquor or both, except if disqualified.
Can a manufacturer be a distributor and a retailer?	A manufacturer can be a distributor and a retail seller as long as there is a license for each and every activity. Upon application to a provincial liquor authority for registration as a retailer, a licensee (registrant) must advise the National Liquor Authority.
Can a retailer be a distributor?	A retailer can be a distributor only if the retail seller has registered with the National Liquor Authority for a distribution license.
Who needs to convert, what is it that converts and when?	A licensee of a valid manufacturer and or wholesale license. The license converts to a registration as a manufacturer, a distributor or both. A licensee must initiate a conversion by notifying the NLA in writing within 90 days from the date the Act comes into operation.
What happens to a licensee who failed to convert a license?	The license expired and a new application or registration needs to be lodged.
What type of registration/license do I apply for if I want to produce liquor above the prescribed liquor volume?	A manufacturer registration with the National Liquor Authority (NLA).
What type of license do I apply for if I want to buy bottled liquor and sell that liquor to the public?	You will have to register as a retailer with provincial authorities.
Are there any fees payable?	Yes. There is a set of fees prescribed for various types of transactions. For example, all new registrants are obliged to pay an application fee, an initial registration fee, and an annual renewal fee.
hat are penalties for manufacturing and or distributing liquor without registration?	It is an offence to manufacture or distribute liquor without registration. The penalty for this offence is R1 million and or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years.
Who does the Act apply to?	The Act applies to manufacturing and distribution of liquor or methylated spirit. The Act does not apply to a sale of liquor from a collection.
Can a liquor trader employ a minor?	A liquor trader must not employ a person who has not attained the age of 16.
Can I transfer a registration/license?	A license/registration can be transferred by application to the authority that issued the registration/license.