1.1 Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied:
(a) At any time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the
premises licence, or
(b) At any time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his/her personal licence is suspended
1.2 Every sale or supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.
1.3 (a) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder must ensure that an age verification policy is adopted in respect of the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.
(b) The designated premises supervisor in relation to the premises licence must ensure that the supply of alcohol at the premises is carried on in accordance with the age verification policy.
(c) The policy must require individuals who appear to the responsible person to be under 18 years of age (or such older age as may be specified in the policy) to produce on request,
before being served alcohol, identification bearing their photograph, date of birth and
either -
(i) a holographic mark, or
(ii) an ultraviolet feature.
1.4 The relevant person (the holder of the premises licence, the designated premises supervisor (if any) in respect of such a licence, the personal licence holder who makes or authorises a supply of alcohol under such a licence, or any member or officer of a club present on the premises in a capacity which enables the member or officer to prevent the supply in question) shall ensure that no alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption on or off the premises for a price which is less than the permitted price.
For the purposes of this condition “duty” is to be construed in accordance with the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979, “permitted price” is the price found by applying the formula -
P = D + (D x V)
where - (i) P is the permitted price, (ii) D is the rate of duty chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the duty were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol, and (iii)
V is the rate of value added tax chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the value added tax were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol;
[“value added tax” means value added tax charged in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act 1994]
The Premise Licence holder shall ensure that an age verification policy applies to the premise in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.
The policy must require individual who appear to the responsible person to be under 18 years of age (or such older age as may be specified in the policy) to produce on request, before being served alcohol, identification bearing their photograph, date of birth and a holographic mark.
Note: As long as age verification has taken place already by other means, companies that sell alcohol remotely (e.g. on-line or by mail order need not require photographic identity at the point of delivery).
Public Safety
The premises licence holder shall ensure that management and staff have an effective policy to promote public safety. The DPS shall liaise with responsible authorities to ensure that public safety is promoted.
The policy shall include:
any risk to safety shall being assessed before the premises are opened to the public and throughout the hours of operation
ensuring that the entrance, outside area and any walkways within the premises are kept free from obstruction
appropriate fire fighting equipment being installed and maintained at the premises and staff trained in its use.
fire risk assessments being undertaken and acted upon in accordance with current recommendations and requirements
effective lighting being maintained and operated to ensure the safety of the public and staff
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
The premises licence holder shall ensure that the DPS and staff are mindful of the need to reduce the impact of nuisance caused by the operation of the business, will constantly assess any risks and take immediate steps to eliminate the problem.
Staff will ensure that:
The premises and public areas nearby shall be kept free from waste or litter associated with the operation of the business
Any noise, light pollution, vibration and any other potential nuisance shall be monitored and kept to an acceptable level
Deliveries shall be conducted in a responsible and considerate manner, ensuring no disturbance to local residents or businesses
Deliveries to and waste removal shall be under taken at a time and in a manner that does not cause disturbance.
The Protection of Children from Harm
The premises licence holder shall ensure that the business is operated in such a way that reflects a commitment to be a responsible retailer. To protect children from harm there shall be a policy of:
Strict terms and conditions stressing that the purchaser and those receiving a delivery of alcohol must be at least 18 years of age.
The business and delivery staff shall refuse a sale or delivery of alcohol when it is reasonably considered that such a sale or delivery might directly or indirectly undermine the child protection objective
Staff training shall occur before a staff member is authorised to sell or deliver alcohol for the business
The age verification policy shall be one of Challenge 25. This shall be specified in promotional material, terms and conditions, within the premises and emphasised through staff training.
Anyone not looking 25 at the point of sales or delivery will be required to prove that they have turned 18, otherwise the delivery or sampling will be refused and recorded. Acceptable ID will be a photo driving licence, passport, PASS accredited proof of age card or other photo ID that is recommended for acceptance by the police or other authorities.
The premises will be promoted as a family friendly and suitable for all ages.
There will be no inappropriate promotions, activities or behaviour tolerated at the premises that put children at risks.