Limited Licence (Liquor) - New South Wales

Description

You will need this licence if you are an organisation or business and intend to sell alcohol for consumption at functions. A function is an event that is conducted for entertainment or to raise funds for a charitable purpose. Events can be a dinner, ball, convention, seminar, sporting event, race meeting, exhibition, performance or trade fair.

There are four types of functions covered by this licence:

  • single function: you may sell alcohol for consumption at up to 6 functions annually without the need to obtain a liquor licence
  • multiple function: you may sell alcohol for consumption at up to 52 functions a year, with an option to apply for more
  • special event: you may sell alcohol for consumption at a special event of an infrequent or temporary nature that has a social or economic benefit to the community
  • trade fair: you may sell alcohol at events that showcase and demonstrate products and services, such as wine or food shows.

Please be aware that licence conditions will vary depending on the type of organisation applying.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must:

  • be at least 18 years old
  • be a fit and proper person.

You are advised that all staff must attend any required training for the purposes of the licence as specified by the Authority, including a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course by a registered training organisation. Additional eligibility requirements vary depending on the type of function being held under the licence.

Fees

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Fees can be found here. Fees for 2025 

Act(s) name

Liquor Act 2007 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Liquor Regulation 2018 New South Wales

Approval time

28 days

Administering agency

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Liquor and Gaming NSW

Contact details

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