Limitation on the sale, dispensing or transportation of liquor - COVID-19 Regulations
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Regulation #2 pertaining to alcohol prohibits the sale, dispensing or transportation of alcoholic beverages between 18:00 - 09:00 (Monday to Saturday) and 13:00 - 09:00 (Sundays and Public Holidays).
(1) All on-consumption premises selling liquor, including taverns, restaurants and clubs, must be closed with immediate effect, or must accommodate no more than 50 persons at any time. Provided that adequate space is available and that all directions in respect of hygienic conditions and limitation of exposure to persons with COVID-19, are adhered to.
(2) All premises selling liquor which provide accommodation must implement measures to stop the spread of COVID-19: Provided that adequate space is available and that all directions in respect of hygienic conditions and limitation of exposure to persons with COVID-19, are adhered to.
(3) No special or events liquor licences may be considered for approval during the duration of the national state of disaster.
(4) All on-consumption premises selling liquor referred to in sub-regulation (1) must be closed -
(i) between 18:00 and 09:00 the next morning on weekdays and Saturdays;
(ii) from 13:00 on Sundays and public holidays.
(5) All off-consumption premises selling liquor must be closed -
(i) between 18:00 and 09:00 the next morning on weekdays and Saturdays; and
(ii) from 13:00 on Sundays and public holidays.
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