To apply for a new liquor license, you must submit the completed application forms along with the required documentation (such as zoning certificates and public notices) to the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER). The process includes a public notice period and compliance checks.
3. - What are the trading hours for on-consumption liquor licenses?
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For on-consumption licenses (e.g., restaurants, taverns), the general trading hours are from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), Monday to Sunday, including public holidays. However, the specific hours may vary based on local by-laws.
4. - Do I need a Zoning Certificate to apply for a liquor license?
VIEW ANSWER
Yes, a Zoning Certificate is mandatory for both new liquor license applications and transfers. This certificate confirms that the property is legally zoned for the sale of alcohol and that the land-use rights permit such activities.
5. - What happens if I fail to renew my liquor license on time?
VIEW ANSWER
If you miss the renewal deadline, you have up to two months to pay the renewal fee along with a late penalty. Failing to renew after this grace period may result in your license being canceled by the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator.
6. - Can I transfer my liquor license to another person or business?
VIEW ANSWER
Yes, a liquor license can be transferred to a new owner, provided the new applicant meets all the regulatory requirements under the Mpumalanga Liquor Licensing Act. A formal transfer application must be submitted to the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator for approval.
7. - What is the process for changing the location of my liquor-licensed premises?
VIEW ANSWER
If you wish to change the location of your liquor-licensed business, you must apply for an amendment of the license. This includes submitting the appropriate forms and obtaining approval from the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator before relocating.
8. - What are the consequences of selling liquor without a valid license?
VIEW ANSWER
Selling liquor without a valid license is a criminal offense in Mpumalanga. Penalties may include fines, business closure, confiscation of liquor, and potentially criminal prosecution under the Mpumalanga Liquor Licensing Act.
9. - What is a micro-manufacturing liquor license, and who can apply?
VIEW ANSWER
A micro-manufacturing liquor license allows small-scale producers (e.g., distilleries, breweries) to manufacture and sell alcohol for on-site consumption (tasting rooms) and off-site retail. Applicants must meet additional requirements, including registration with the Department of Trade and Industry and SARS for sin tax compliance.
10. - Can I apply for a liquor license for a special event?
VIEW ANSWER
Yes, a Special Events Liquor License is available for one-time events such as weddings, festivals, or corporate functions. The application must be submitted to the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator, and approval is subject to event-specific trading hours and local authority guidelines.
1. - What types of liquor licenses are available in Mpumalanga?
To apply for a new liquor license, you must submit the completed application forms along with the required documentation (such as zoning certificates and public notices) to the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER). The process includes a public notice period and compliance checks.
3. - What are the trading hours for on-consumption liquor licenses?
VIEW ANSWER
For on-consumption licenses (e.g., restaurants, taverns), the general trading hours are from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), Monday to Sunday, including public holidays. However, the specific hours may vary based on local by-laws.
4. - Do I need a Zoning Certificate to apply for a liquor license?
VIEW ANSWER
Yes, a Zoning Certificate is mandatory for both new liquor license applications and transfers. This certificate confirms that the property is legally zoned for the sale of alcohol and that the land-use rights permit such activities.
5. - What happens if I fail to renew my liquor license on time?
VIEW ANSWER
If you miss the renewal deadline, you have up to two months to pay the renewal fee along with a late penalty. Failing to renew after this grace period may result in your license being canceled by the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator.
6. - Can I transfer my liquor license to another person or business?
VIEW ANSWER
Yes, a liquor license can be transferred to a new owner, provided the new applicant meets all the regulatory requirements under the Mpumalanga Liquor Licensing Act. A formal transfer application must be submitted to the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator for approval.
7. - What is the process for changing the location of my liquor-licensed premises?
VIEW ANSWER
If you wish to change the location of your liquor-licensed business, you must apply for an amendment of the license. This includes submitting the appropriate forms and obtaining approval from the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator before relocating.
8. - What are the consequences of selling liquor without a valid license?
VIEW ANSWER
Selling liquor without a valid license is a criminal offense in Mpumalanga. Penalties may include fines, business closure, confiscation of liquor, and potentially criminal prosecution under the Mpumalanga Liquor Licensing Act.
9. - What is a micro-manufacturing liquor license, and who can apply?
VIEW ANSWER
A micro-manufacturing liquor license allows small-scale producers (e.g., distilleries, breweries) to manufacture and sell alcohol for on-site consumption (tasting rooms) and off-site retail. Applicants must meet additional requirements, including registration with the Department of Trade and Industry and SARS for sin tax compliance.
10. - Can I apply for a liquor license for a special event?
VIEW ANSWER
Yes, a Special Events Liquor License is available for one-time events such as weddings, festivals, or corporate functions. The application must be submitted to the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator, and approval is subject to event-specific trading hours and local authority guidelines.
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