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MPUMALANGA LIQUOR LICENSE

A Retail Liquor License is a government-issued permit allowing businesses in Mpumalanga to sell liquor for on-consumption (such as restaurants, pubs) or off-consumption (such as bottle stores), manufacture, or otherwise distribute alcohol to the general public. These licenses are governed by the Mpumalanga Liquor Licensing Act (Act 5 of 2006), under the oversight of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER).

MPUMALANGA LIQUOR LICENSE

A Retail Liquor License is a government-issued permit allowing businesses in Mpumalanga to sell liquor for on-consumption (such as restaurants, pubs) or off-consumption (such as bottle stores), manufacture, or otherwise distribute alcohol to the general public. These licenses are governed by the Mpumalanga Liquor Licensing Act (Act 5 of 2006), under the oversight of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER).

LEGISLATION

• Mpumalanga Liquor Licensing Act (Act 5 of 2006)
• Since 1 September 2014, liquor licensing in Mpumalanga has been governed by the Mpumalanga Liquor Licensing Act (Act 5 of 2006) and its associated regulations. The Mpumalanga Liquor Licensing Act is considered progressive compared to other provinces and aims to regulate the sale, distribution, and manufacture of alcohol to reduce the social and economic costs of alcohol consumption.
• The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) is responsible for overseeing liquor licenses, ensuring all participants comply with the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

The MER’s objectives include:
• Ensuring compliance with liquor and gambling laws in Mpumalanga.
• Facilitating responsible participation in the liquor industry, including for new entrants.
• Promoting social responsibility in alcohol sales through public awareness campaigns.
• Maintaining industry standards in line with national and international policies.
• Researching the socio-economic impacts of liquor consumption within the province.
• Ensuring transformation and sustainability within the liquor industry to ensure equitable opportunities for all participants.

LEGISLATION

• Mpumalanga Liquor Licensing Act (Act 5 of 2006)
• Since 1 September 2014, liquor licensing in Mpumalanga has been governed by the Mpumalanga Liquor Licensing Act (Act 5 of 2006) and its associated regulations. The Mpumalanga Liquor Licensing Act is considered progressive compared to other provinces and aims to regulate the sale, distribution, and manufacture of alcohol to reduce the social and economic costs of alcohol consumption.
• The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) is responsible for overseeing liquor licenses, ensuring all participants comply with the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

The MER’s objectives include:
• Ensuring compliance with liquor and gambling laws in Mpumalanga.
• Facilitating responsible participation in the liquor industry, including for new entrants.
• Promoting social responsibility in alcohol sales through public awareness campaigns.
• Maintaining industry standards in line with national and international policies.
• Researching the socio-economic impacts of liquor consumption within the province.
• Ensuring transformation and sustainability within the liquor industry to ensure equitable opportunities for all participants.

TYPES OF LIQUOR LICENSES

Liqour License Applications in Mpumalanga

All new applications must be submitted with duly completed prescribed forms and required supporting documentation to the MER.

Description: For selling alcohol for consumption off the premises (e.g., liquor stores).

Trading Hours: Monday to Saturday from 08:00 AM to 20:00 PM; Sunday and Public Holidays from 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM.

Description: Allows for both on-site and off-site alcohol sales (e.g., a restaurant that also sells wine for takeaway).

Trading Hours: Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays from 10:00 AM to 24:00 PM.

Description: For manufacturing and selling micro-produced liquor on and off the premises.
Trading Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Note: Micro-manufacturers require additional permits and approvals from entities such as the Department of Trade and Industry and SARS for product labeling and tax compliance.

Description: For special events where liquor will be sold. License validity is tied to the duration of the event.

Trading Hours: To be determined by local authorities.

License holders may request cancellation if they cease operations. A new application is required for a different type of license.

Types of Liquor Licenses Mpumalanga

Description: For selling alcohol on the premises (e.g., restaurants, pubs, hotels).

Trading Hours: Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays from 10:00 AM to 24:00 PM.

The transfer of a license must be submitted in the prescribed format. The prospective holder must not be disqualified under the Act.

Description: For businesses or events (e.g., weddings, sports venues) operating under special circumstances.

Trading Hours: Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays from 10:00 AM to 02:00 AM.

Description: For the micro-manufacture and sale of traditional African beer.

Trading Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Liquor licenses must be renewed annually, no later than 90 days before expiration. Failure to renew may result in penalties or cancellation.

TYPES OF LIQUOR LICENSES

Liqour License Applications in Mpumalanga

All new applications must be submitted with duly completed prescribed forms and required supporting documentation to the MER.

Description: For selling alcohol for consumption off the premises (e.g., liquor stores).

Trading Hours: Monday to Saturday from 08:00 AM to 20:00 PM; Sunday and Public Holidays from 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM.

Description: Allows for both on-site and off-site alcohol sales (e.g., a restaurant that also sells wine for takeaway).

Trading Hours: Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays from 10:00 AM to 24:00 PM.

Description: For manufacturing and selling micro-produced liquor on and off the premises.
Trading Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Note: Micro-manufacturers require additional permits and approvals from entities such as the Department of Trade and Industry and SARS for product labeling and tax compliance.

Description: For special events where liquor will be sold. License validity is tied to the duration of the event.

Trading Hours: To be determined by local authorities.

License holders may request cancellation if they cease operations. A new application is required for a different type of license.

Types of Liquor Licenses Mpumalanga

Description: For selling alcohol on the premises (e.g., restaurants, pubs, hotels).

Trading Hours: Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays from 10:00 AM to 24:00 PM.

The transfer of a license must be submitted in the prescribed format. The prospective holder must not be disqualified under the Act.

Description: For businesses or events (e.g., weddings, sports venues) operating under special circumstances.

Trading Hours: Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays from 10:00 AM to 02:00 AM.

Description: For the micro-manufacture and sale of traditional African beer.

Trading Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Liquor licenses must be renewed annually, no later than 90 days before expiration. Failure to renew may result in penalties or cancellation.

NOTICE

A Manufacturing, Distributor, or Wholesale Liquor License must be renewed annually through the National Liquor Authority. Failure to renew within the prescribed period incurs penalties, and the license will be canceled after the grace period if unpaid.

NOTICE

A Manufacturing, Distributor, or Wholesale Liquor License must be renewed annually through the National Liquor Authority. Failure to renew within the prescribed period incurs penalties, and the license will be canceled after the grace period if unpaid.