BYO Permit - Victoria

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 permit, you must:

• be at least 18 years old
• be a suitable person to hold a BYO Permit
• not be disqualified from holding a liquor licence or BYO permit
• pay the required fees
• submit the required form and supporting documents.

You must make an application to the agency by completing the application kit. Please consult the responsible agency for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

Any variation, relocation, transfer or surrender of a BYO Permit must be approved and endorsed by the Director of Liquor Licensing.

Ongoing requirements include:

• compliance with the applicable planning scheme
• if the permit is held by a corporation or other organisation, all directors must be approved by the agency
• compliance with permit conditions.

Failure to comply may result in the permit being suspended or cancelled.

Duration

12 months

Expiry

31 December each year.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Forms

Other resources

Act(s) name

Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Liquor Control Reform Regulations 2020 Victoria

Lodgement process

Apply

Please submit your application together with all specified accompanying documentation referred to in the application kit directly with the Agency.

In most cases the Director will impose conditions upon the licence. The time taken to process an application will vary according to individual circumstances.

Approval time

8 weeks minimum.

Additional information

Administering agency

Department of Justice and Community Safety

Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation

Contact details

Supporting information

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