{"id":"liquor-licensing-general-regulations-2012","name":"Liquor Licensing (General) Regulations 2012","slug":"liquor-licensing-general-regulations-2012","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"sa","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":236091,"registerId":"sa-liquor-licensing-general-regulations-2012-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-06","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Liquor Licensing (General) Regulations 2012","content":"South Australia\nLiquor Licensing (General) Regulations 2012\nunder the Liquor Licensing Act 1997\n\nContents\nPart 1—Preliminary\n1\tShort title\n3\tInterpretation\n4\tApplication of Act\nPart 2—Definitions\n5\tDefinition of liquor\n6\tDefinition of regulated premises\nPart 3—Licences\n7\tCases where licence not required\n7A\tRestaurant and catering licence—prescribed circumstances\n7AB\tPackaged liquor sales licence—prescribed premises\n7B\tAdditional areas in which small venue licences permitted—bodies to be consulted\n7BA\tInterstate direct sales licence—exemption from certain provisions of Act\n7C\tPower of licensing authority to impose conditions—prescribed body\n7D\tAnnual fees—general\n7E\tAnnual fees—certain suspended licences\n7F\tWaiver, reduction or refund of fees\n8\tPenalty for default\nPart 4—Applications and objections\n9A\tApplication and modification of Part 4 of Act in relation to short term licences\n10\tPlans to accompany applications\n11\tTime limitation for application for short term licence\n12\tRequirement relating to notice of application\n12A\tDesignated applications to be in community interest—prescribed matter\n13\tOrder for determining applications\n13AA\tFit and proper persons—prescribed offences\n13A\tNotice of revocation of approval of responsible person\nPart 5—Conduct of licensed business\n15\tRecord of residents\n15A\tSale of liquor through direct sales transaction\n15B\tExemption from section 109 of Act—certain packaged liquor sales licensees\nPart 6—Minors\n17\tClasses of minors allowed in certain licensed premises\n17A\tMinors allowed in certain licensed premises—packaged liquor sales licence\n18\tEvidence of age\n18A\tSeizure of evidence of age document\nPart 6A—Disciplinary action\n18B\tDefinition of prescribed licensee—section 119B\nPart 7—Special powers and enforcement\n19\tBarring orders\n20\tProcedures relating to prevention of persons from entering or removal of persons from licensed premises\nPart 7A—Prohibition of manufacture, sale or supply of certain liquor\n20A\tProhibition of manufacture, sale or supply of Emodka etc\nPart 8—Miscellaneous\n21\tDefinition of prescribed entertainment—section 130\n21A\tPersons exempt from prohibition of consumption and possession of liquor in public places\n22\tTransitional provision related to Liquor Licensing (Liquor Review) Amendment Act 2017—proceedings\nSchedule 1—Map of The Bend Motorsport Park area\nLegislative history\n\nPart 1—Preliminary\n1—Short title\nThese regulations may be cited as the Liquor Licensing (General) Regulations 2012.\n3—Interpretation\nIn these regulations—\nAct means the Liquor Licensing Act 1997;\nalcohol based food essence means a food flavouring preparation—\n\t(a)\tthat at 20° Celsius contains more than 1.15% alcohol by volume; and\n\t(b)\tthat is packaged—\n\t(i)\tin the case of vanilla essence—in a container of more than 100 millilitres capacity; or\n\t(ii)\tin any other case—in a container of more than 50 millilitres capacity;\nalcoholic ice confection means a preparation—\n\t(a)\tthat at 20° Celsius is a liquid that contains more than 1.15% alcohol by volume; and\n\t(b)\tthat is intended for human consumption in a frozen or partially frozen state;\nduty free shop means a shop or store the subject of a warehouse licence issued under the Customs Act 1901 of the Commonwealth.\n4—Application of Act\n\t(1)\tIn accordance with section 138(1a)(b) of the Act, the Act does not apply to—\n\t(a)\tthe sale of liquor by the owner or operator of a vessel engaged in voyages that operate wholly or partly in waters that are within the limits of the State, if—\n\t(i)\tthe vessel has sleeping facilities for at least 100 passengers, other than crew members; and\n\t(ii)\tthe liquor is only sold to passengers or crew members of the vessel for consumption on the vessel; and\n\t(iii)\tthe liquor is sold by and to a person of or above the age of 18 years; and\n\t(iv)\tthe liquor is not sold by or to a person who is intoxicated; or\n\t(b)\tthe consumption of liquor on such a vessel by passengers or crew members of the vessel of or above the age of 18 years.\nNote—\nA person who consumes liquor on regulated premises that are unlicensed is guilty of an offence under section 129 of the Act.\n\t(2)\tIf the conditions of a short term licence—\n\t(a)\tauthorise the consumption of liquor on the licensed premises; and\n\t(b)\tallow a person to bring liquor onto the licensed premises and later take from the licensed premises the unconsumed portion of that liquor,\nthe person is exempt from section 102(1)(a) of the Act and (to the extent necessary) the person and the licensee are exempt from section 103 of the Act.\nPart 2—Definitions\n5—Definition of liquor\nFor the purposes of the definition of liquor in section 4 of the Act, the following substances (however described) are declared to be liquor for the purposes of the Act:\n\t(a)\talcohol based food essence;\n\t(b)\talcoholic ice confection;\n\t(c)\tpowdered alcohol.\n6—Definition of regulated premises\n\t(1)\tFor the purposes of the definition of regulated premises in section 4 of the Act, the car parking area shown on the map in Schedule 5 of the Adelaide Oval Redevelopment and Management Act 2011 is declared not to be regulated premises during the designated period.\n\t(2)\tHowever, the declaration under subregulation (1) is limited to the period commencing 3 hours before the scheduled start of a prescribed game at Adelaide Oval and ending 2 hours after the completion of the game.\n\t(2a)\tFor the purposes of the definition of regulated premises in section 4 of the Act, the 2 areas shaded black on the map in Schedule 1 of these regulations are declared not to be regulated premises at all times.\n\t(3)\tIn this regulation—\ndesignated period means the period commencing on 15 March in each year and expiring on 7 October in the same year (both dates inclusive);\nprescribed game means—\n\t(a)\tan Australian Football League game; or\n\t(b)\ta South Australian National Football League Incorporated game.\nPart 3—Licences\n7—Cases where licence not required\n\t(2)\tFor the purposes of section 30(h) of the Act, the sale of liquor is exempted from the application of the Act in each of the following cases:\n\t(a)\tthe sale of liquor to a person—\n\t(i)\twho proposes to travel outside Australia or enter Australia and to take the liquor with him or her when he or she does so; and\n\t(ii)\twho purchases the liquor in a duty free shop;\n\t(b)\tthe sale of liquor to the operator of a duty free shop for the purposes of resale in that shop;\n\t(c)\tthe sale of liquor at cottage or bed and breakfast style accommodation premises with accommodation for a maximum of 16 persons if—\n\t(i)\tthe supply of liquor is complimentary; and\n\t(ii)\tthe liquor is supplied to a person of or above the age of 18 years accommodated at the premises; and\n\t(iii)\tthe liquor has been purchased on a retail basis from the holder of a general and hotel licence, packaged liquor sales licence, liquor production and sales licence or an interstate direct sales licence; and\n\t(iv)\t—\n\t(A)\tthe supply of liquor is ancillary to the provision of the accommodation, the liquor is delivered to the person at that part of the premises where the person is accommodated and the volume of liquor supplied does not exceed 1.5 litres per accommodation booking; or\n\t(B)\tthe supply of liquor is ancillary to a meal hosted by the operator of the premises and the volume of liquor supplied does not exceed 750mL per person; or\n\t(C)\tthe supply of liquor is ancillary to the supply of a picnic basket and the volume of liquor supplied does not exceed 750mL per person who may reasonably be expected to consume the contents of the picnic basket;\n\t(d)\tthe sale of liquor in the course of the business of selling flowers, confectionery, food or other things to be delivered as a gift to a person other than the purchaser if—\n\t(i)\tthe liquor is delivered by the vendor, together with the flowers, confectionery, food or other things, directly to the donee of the gift (or to another person of or above the age of 18 years) at a place other than the premises at which the business is conducted; and\n\t(ii)\tthe liquor has been purchased on a retail basis by the person conducting the business from the holder of a general and hotel licence, packaged liquor sales licence, liquor production and sales licence or an interstate direct sales licence; and\n\t(iii)\tthe volume of liquor supplied in respect of each sale does not exceed the prescribed volume; and\n\t(iv)\tthe value of the liquor and its container is not more than 50% of the total sale price of the gift; and\n\t(v)\tboth the purchaser and the donee of the gift are of or above the age of 18 years;\n\t(da)\tthe supply of liquor by and to a person of or above the age of 18 years in the course of—\n\t(i)\ta business the primary purpose of which is to provide hairdressing or barber services; or\n\t(ii)\ta business the primary purpose of which is the sale of jewellery,\nif—\n\t(iii)\tthe liquor is consumed on the premises of the business; and\n\t(iv)\tthe liquor is supplied without charge and the supply is ancillary to the provision of hairdressing or barber services, or the sale of jewellery (as the case requires);\n\t(db)\tthe supply of liquor by and to a person of or above the age of 18 years in the course of a business the primary purpose of which is the provision of funeral services, if—\n\t(i)\tthe liquor is consumed on the premises of the business; and\n\t(ii)\tthe supply is ancillary to the provision of funeral services;\n\t(e)\tthe sale of an alcohol based food essence if—\n\t(i)\tthe sale is by wholesale; or\n\t(ii)\tthe sale is made door‑to‑door to a person of or above the age of 18 years;\n\t(f)\tthe sale of liquor comprised of goods listed or registered in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 of the Commonwealth;\n\t(g)\tthe sale of liquor at a hospital, nursing home or other institution the purpose of which is to care for sick or elderly patients for consumption at the hospital, nursing home or other institution by patients of the hospital, nursing home or other institution;\n\t(ga)\tthe sale of liquor at designated premises if—\n\t(i)\tthe sale is made by and to a person—\n\t(A)\twho is of or above the age of 18 years; and\n\t(B)\twho is a patient, or a guest of a patient, accommodated at the designated premises; and\n\t(ii)\tthe liquor is consumed on the premises;\n\t(gb)\tthe sale of liquor at a retirement village (within the meaning of the Retirement Villages Act 2016) for consumption on the premises of the retirement village by a resident or a guest of a resident if the sale is made by and to a person who is of or above the age of 18 years;\n\t(h)\tthe sale of liquor by a ship's provedore to the master of the ship for supply as an allowance to a member of the ship's crew;\n\t(i)\tthe sale of liquor within South Australia by the operator of an aircraft to a passenger on the aircraft in the course of a flight for consumption during that flight;\n\t(j)\tthe sale of liquor by or on behalf of a secondary school if—\n\t(i)\tthe liquor is produced as part of a course offered by the school and sold as part of, or for the purposes of, that course; and\n\t(ii)\tthe sale is made by and to a person of or above the age of 18 years.\n\t(3)\tFor the purposes of paragraph (d)(iii) of subregulation (2), the prescribed volume is—\n\t(a)\t2.25 litres; or\n\t(b)\tif the Commissioner, on application by a vendor referred to in paragraph (d), grants the vendor an approval to supply a greater volume, the volume approved by the Commissioner.\n\t(4)\tFor the purposes of paragraph (ga) of subregulation (2), premises are designated premises if—\n\t(a)\tthe primary purpose of activities conducted at the premises is the provision of accommodation and care for patients undergoing a course of medical treatment; and\n\t(b)\tthe premises are designated by the Commissioner, by notice published on a website maintained by the Commissioner, as designated premises for the purposes of that paragraph.\n7A—Restaurant and catering licence—prescribed circumstances\nFor the purposes of section 35(1)(b)(i) of the Act, circumstances where the liquor is consumed by persons undertaking formal instruction in cooking conducted by or on behalf of the licensee are prescribed.\n7AB—Packaged liquor sales licence—prescribed premises\nFor the purposes of section 38(7) of the Act, premises of the following kind are prescribed:\n\t(a)\tpremises used primarily as a restaurant or for the preparation and sale of food for immediate consumption off the premises (or both);\n\t(b)\tpremises ordinarily known as or advertised as a supermarket, convenience store or delicatessen;\n\t(c)\tpremises used primarily for the sale of non‑consumable, domestic or commercial goods and merchandise;\n\t(d)\tpetrol stations, including any parts of a petrol station—\n\t(i)\tthat consist of a shop, or shops, selling goods by retail; or\n\t(ii)\tused for or in connection with the repair and servicing of motor vehicles;\n\t(e)\tpremises used primarily for the sale of tobacco products and e‑cigarette products;\n\t(f)\tpremises used directly or indirectly in connection with the sale of firearms or ammunition;\n\t(g)\tpremises that are a public conveyance;\n\t(h)\tpremises that may be accessed by the public directly from premises of a kind referred to in paragraph (a) to (g).\n7B—Additional areas in which small venue licences permitted—bodies to be consulted\nFor the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of prescribed bodies in section 37(4) of the Act, the following bodies are prescribed:\n\t(a)\tAustralian Hotels' Association (S.A. Branch);\n\t(b)\tLicensed Clubs' Association of South Australia Incorporated;\n\t(c)\tThe South Australian Restaurant Association Incorporated.\n7BA—Interstate direct sales licence—exemption from certain provisions of Act\nIn accordance with section 41(4) of the Act, the following provisions of the Act do not apply to, or in relation to, an application for an interstate direct sales licence or the holder of an interstate direct sales licence:\n\t(a)\tsection 51A;\n\t(b)\tsection 52;\n\t(c)\tsection 56;\n\t(d)\tsection 57;\n\t(e)\tsection 72;\n\t(f)\tsection 97;\n\t(g)\tsection 98;\n\t(h)\tsection 109.\n7C—Power of licensing authority to impose conditions—prescribed body\nFor the purposes of section 43(2)(d) of the Act, each Recognised Aboriginal Representative Body (RARB) determined or appointed under Part 2B of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 in respect of an area is prescribed in relation to any licence where the licensed premises that relate to the licence are situated in the area for which the RARB is determined or appointed.\n7D—Annual fees—general\n\t(1)\tFor the purposes of section 50A of the Act and subject to these regulations, the annual fee for a licence (including a licence that is suspended for disciplinary reasons) is payable on or before 30 June in each year and is payable in advance in respect of the following financial year (that is, the 12 months commencing on 1 July and ending on the following 30 June).\n\t(2)\tDespite a fee having been prescribed, no fee is payable for an application for—\n\t(a)\ta variation of trading hours or the imposition, variation or revocation of a licence condition so as to reduce the trading hours or reduce the capacity of the licensed premises contemplated by the licence and effect a reduction in the annual fee for the licence; or\n\t(b)\tthe variation or revocation of a licence condition to remove a club event endorsement, a club transport endorsement or a production and sales event endorsement from the licence (on account of the licensee no longer selling or supplying liquor in accordance with the relevant endorsement).\n7E—Annual fees—certain suspended licences\n\t(1)\tIf, on 30 June in a year, a licence is suspended (other than for disciplinary reasons), the annual fee that is prescribed for the licence is not payable on or before that day in that year, but—\n\t(a)\tthe licensee must pay the annual fee that is prescribed for a suspended licence (which is payable in advance in respect of the following financial year (that is, the 12 months commencing on 1 July and ending on the following 30 June)); and\n\t(b)\tif the licence ceases to be suspended during that following financial year, the annual fee that is prescribed for the licence in respect of that financial year is payable on or before the day that is 28 days after the day on which the licence ceases to be suspended.\n\t(2)\tThe annual fee payable under subregulation (1)(b) is to be adjusted on a pro rata basis by applying the proportion that the number of months from the cessation of the suspension until the next 30 June bears to 12 (with part of a month being counted as a whole month).\n7F—Waiver, reduction or refund of fees\nThe Commissioner may, in the Commissioner's absolute discretion, waive, reduce or refund fees prescribed for the purposes of the Act or these regulations.\n8—Penalty for default\nFor the purposes of section 50A(4) of the Act, the penalty payable for default is 20% of the amount outstanding.\nPart 4—Applications and objections\n9A—Application and modification of Part 4 of Act in relation to short term licences\n\t(1)\tIn accordance with section 40(8)(f) of the Act, Part 4 of the Act applies with the following variations in relation to a short term licence:\n\t(a)\tsection 51A(1)(a) applies as if after \"temporary licence\" there were inserted:\nor short term licence, unless the Commissioner determines otherwise\n\t(b)\tsection 52 applies as if after subsection (1) there were inserted:\n\t(1a)\tHowever, this section does not apply to an application for consent of the licensing authority under section 105 by the holder of a short term licence, unless the Commissioner determines otherwise.\n\t(c)\tsection 56(1) applies as if after \"must\" there were inserted:\n, if the licensing authority directs the applicant to do so,\n\t(d)\tsection 72 applies as if after subsection (1) there were inserted:\n\t(1a)\tUnless the Commissioner determines otherwise, a consent under this section is not required in relation to an application for or in relation to a short term licence.\n\t(2)\tIn accordance with section 40(8)(f) of the Act, Part 4 Division 4 of the Act does not apply in relation to a short term licence.\n10—Plans to accompany applications\n\t(1)\tFor the purposes of section 51(1)(b) of the Act—\n\t(a)\tan application to a licensing authority for a licence (not being an interstate direct sales licence or a packaged liquor sales licence that authorises the licensee to sell liquor only through direct sales transactions) or for removal of such a licence must be accompanied by plans of the premises in respect of which the licence is sought;\n\t(b)\tan application to a licensing authority for approval of an alteration or proposed alteration to the licensed premises must be accompanied by plans of the alterations;\n\t(c)\tan application to a licensing authority for redefinition of licensed premises must be accompanied by plans of the redefinition;\n\t(e)\tan application to a licensing authority for an authorisation to sell liquor in an area adjacent to the licensed premises must be accompanied by plans of the adjacent area.\n\t(2)\tPlans required to accompany an application under subregulation (1) must be in a form, and comply with any other requirements, determined by the Commissioner.\n\t(4)\tFor the purposes of section 51(1)(b) of the Act, an application to a licensing authority for a short term licence must, if the licensing authority so requires, be accompanied by plans (complying with the requirements of the licensing authority) of the premises in which the sale or consumption of liquor is to be authorised by the licence.\n\t(5)\tFor the purposes of section 51(1)(b) of the Act, an application to a licensing authority for consent under section 105 of the Act must be accompanied by plans (complying with the requirements of the licensing authority) of the area of the licensed premises proposed to be used for the purpose of providing prescribed entertainment.\n11—Time limitation for application for short term licence\n\t(1)\tFor the purposes of section 51(1)(c) of the Act, an application for a short term licence must be made—\n\t(a)\tin the case of a licence sought in respect of a class 1 event—at least 7 days before the commencement of the event or occasion in respect of which the licence is sought; or\n\t(b)\tin the case of a licence sought in respect of a class 2 event—at least 30 days before the commencement of the event, or, if the licence is sought in respect of a series of events, the first in the series; or\n\t(c)\tin the case of a licence sought in respect of a class 3 event—at least 60 days before the commencement of the event, or, if the licence is sought in respect of a series of events, the first in the series; or\n\t(d)\tin the case of a 5 year short term licence—at least 60 days before the commencement of the event in respect of which the licence is sought, or, if the licence is sought in respect of a series of events, the first in the series.\n\t(2)\tFor the purposes of this regulation—\n\t(a)\ta licence authorises the sale or supply of liquor past midnight if it authorises the sale or supply of liquor immediately before and immediately after midnight on any 1 or more days (disregarding sale or supply to a resident on licensed premises); and\n\t(b)\ta licence authorises the sale or supply of liquor past 2 am if it authorises the sale or supply of liquor immediately before and immediately after 2 am on any 1 or more days (disregarding sale or supply to a resident on licensed premises).\n\t(3)\tFor the purposes of this regulation, the maximum capacity of licensed premises is the number of persons that must not be exceeded at the licensed premises as stated under the licence (disregarding residents in areas of the premises not accessible to other members of the public (such as bedrooms and other accommodation areas)).\n\t(4)\tIn this regulation—\nclass 1 event—an event authorised under a short term licence is a class 1 event if—\n\t(a)\tthe maximum capacity of the licensed premises authorised under the licence for the event is a number of persons not exceeding 200 persons at any 1 time; and\n\t(b)\tthe sale or supply of liquor past 12 midnight is not authorised under the licence for the event; and\n\t(c)\tthe event is to last 1 day or less; and\n\t(d)\tno part of the licensed premises or area adjacent to the licensed premises is used for the purpose of providing prescribed entertainment;\nclass 2 event—an event authorised under a short term licence is a class 2 event—\n\t(a)\tif—\n\t(i)\tthe maximum capacity of the licensed premises authorised under the licence for the event is a number of persons not exceeding 1 200 persons at any 1 time; and\n\t(ii)\tthe sale or supply of liquor past 2 am is not authorised under the licence for the event; and\n\t(iii)\tno part of the licensed premises or area adjacent to the licensed premises is used for the purpose of providing prescribed entertainment; or\n\t(b)\tif the conditions of the licence in respect of the event only authorise the sale of liquor by direct sales transactions (regardless of the authorised trading hours under the licence); or\n\t(c)\tif, in the opinion of the Commissioner, the nature of the event is such that the event should be regarded as a class 2 event;\nclass 3 event—an event authorised under a short term licence is a class 3 event if—\n\t(a)\tthe maximum capacity of the licensed premises authorised under the licence for the event is a number of persons exceeding 1 200 persons at any 1 time; or\n\t(b)\tthe sale or supply of liquor past 2 am is authorised for the event; or\n\t(c)\ta part of the licensed premises or area adjacent to the licensed premises is used for the purpose of providing prescribed entertainment; or\n\t(d)\tthe Commissioner determines on other grounds that the nature of the event has required or will require the devotion of significant resources for the purposes of the administration or enforcement of the Act in relation to the event;\nevent includes an occasion;\n5 year short term licence—a short term licence granted for a term of 5 years is a 5 year short term licence.\n12—Requirement relating to notice of application\nFor the purposes of section 52(2) of the Act, the notice of application must be given in a manner and form approved by the Commissioner.\n12A—Designated applications to be in community interest—prescribed matter\nFor the purposes of section 53A(2)(a)(iv) of the Act, the nature of the business conducted or to be conducted under the licence is prescribed.\n13—Order for determining applications\n\t(1)\tFor the purposes of section 54 of the Act, applications for new licences must, subject to subregulation (2), be determined in the order in which they are received by the licensing authority.\n\t(2)\tA licensing authority may, if satisfied that special circumstances justify it doing so, hear and determine particular applications together regardless of the order in which they were received.\n13AA—Fit and proper persons—prescribed offences\nFor the purposes of section 55(a1)(a) and (a2)(a) of the Act, the following offences are prescribed:\n\t(a)\tan offence against Part 3A of the Summary Offences Act 1953 (other than an offence against section 21C(1) or 21E of that Act);\n\t(b)\ta serious and organised crime offence (as defined in the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935);\n\t(c)\tan offence against the Controlled Substances Act 1984 involving a controlled drug, controlled precursor or controlled plant (other than an offence constituted of possessing a controlled drug, controlled precursor or controlled plant);\n\t(d)\tan indictable offence involving violence;\n\t(e)\tan offence against the Firearms Act 2015, other than—\n\t(i)\tan offence against section 16; or\n\t(ii)\tan offence against—\n\t(A)\tsection 22(6) or (7); or\n\t(B)\tsection 25(4); or\n\t(C)\tsection 29(4)(c),\ncommitted in relation to a category of firearm that is not a prescribed firearm or category C, D or H firearm; or\n\t(iii)\tan offence against section 31(10); or\n\t(iv)\tan offence against section 34; or\n\t(v)\ta category E or F offence against the code of practice under section 35 of the Act; or\n\t(vi)\tan offence against section 62; or\n\t(vii)\tan offence against section 65; or\n\t(viii)\tan offence against the Firearms Regulations 2017;\n\t(f)\tan offence of attempting to commit, or assault with an attempt to commit, an offence prescribed by a preceding paragraph;\n\t(g)\tan offence against the law of another jurisdiction that would, if committed in this State, constitute an offence prescribed by a preceding paragraph.\n13A—Notice of revocation of approval of responsible person\nFor the purposes of section 71AA(4) of the Act, the notice of revocation—\n\t(a)\tmust contain the identification number of the responsible person; and\n\t(b)\tmust be published on a website maintained by the Commissioner.\nPart 5—Conduct of licensed business\n15—Record of residents\nFor the purposes of section 101(2)(c) of the Act, the record kept under that section must include the following information in respect of each resident:\n\t(a)\tthe date on which the resident took up residence; and\n\t(b)\tby means of a number or other unambiguous description, the room assigned to the resident.\n15A—Sale of liquor through direct sales transaction\n\t(1)\tFor the purposes of section 107A(4)(a) of the Act, a person who takes delivery of liquor purchased through a direct sales transaction must produce evidence of the person's identity and age that complies with the following requirements:\n\t(a)\tin a case where a person would reasonably assume that the person who is taking delivery is clearly over the age of 18—the person taking delivery must sign a declaration that states their name and that they are of or above 18 years of age;\n\t(b)\tin any other case—the person taking delivery must produce a document of a kind referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d) of regulation 18 as evidence of the person's identity and age.\n\t(2)\tFor the purposes of section 107A(4)(b) of the Act, the record of evidence of identity and age required to be made by a person who delivers liquor purchased through a direct sales transaction—\n\t(a)\tmust be in writing and include—\n\t(i)\tthe type of evidence of identity and age produced; and\n\t(ii)\tthe name and date of birth stated in the evidence produced; and\n\t(iii)\tthe address of the premises to which the liquor was delivered; and\n\t(b)\tif the evidence of identity and age produced is of a kind referred to in regulation 15A(1)(a)—must include the signed declaration of the person taking delivery of liquor; and\n\t(c)\tmust be retained by the person for at least 1 year following the delivery.\n15B—Exemption from section 109 of Act—certain packaged liquor sales licensees\nIn accordance with section 138(1a)(b) of the Act, the holder of a packaged liquor sales licence that only authorises the sale of liquor through direct sales transactions is exempt from the requirements of section 109 of the Act.\nPart 6—Minors\n17—Classes of minors allowed in certain licensed premises\nFor the purposes of section 112(6)(a) of the Act, the following classes of minors are prescribed:\n\t(a)\tminors who—\n\t(i)\tare at least 16 years of age; and\n\t(ii)\tare engaged in providing entertainment of a kind that does not involve any person being nude, partially nude or in transparent clothing;\n\t(b)\tminors who—\n\t(i)\tare at least 16 years of age; and\n\t(ii)\tare engaged in performing duties as employees of the licensee;\n\t(c)\tminors who—\n\t(i)\tare engaged in training for the purposes of a hospitality program, employment or work experience; and\n\t(ii)\tcomply with any conditions of the training relating to entering, or remaining in, licensed premises;\n\t(d)\tminors granted an approval by the Commissioner to enter and remain in licensed premises and who comply with the conditions of the approval.\n17A—Minors allowed in certain licensed premises—packaged liquor sales licence\nFor the purposes of section 112(6)(b) of the Act, licensed premises in respect of which the licensing authority has granted an exemption under section 38(6) of the Act are prescribed.\n18—Evidence of age\nFor the purposes of section 115(1) of the Act, a prescribed person may require a suspected minor to produce evidence as follows:\n\t(a)\ta current photographic driver's licence issued under the Motor Vehicles Act 1959 or under a corresponding law of another State or a Territory; or\n\t(b)\ta current photographic Proof of Age document issued by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles or by a corresponding public authority of the Commonwealth or another State or a Territory; or\n\t(c)\ta current passport issued by the Commonwealth or under the law of another country, bearing a photograph of the person and enabling the age of the person to be determined; or\n\t(d)\ta current photographic Keypass identification document issued by—\n\t(i)\tif the document was issued before 23 November 2013—Alfa Omega Nominees Pty Ltd, trading as The Commonwealth Key & Property Register; or\n\t(ii)\tif the document was issued on or after 23 November 2013—Australian Postal Corporation.\n18A—Seizure of evidence of age document\n\t(1)\tFor the purposes of section 115A(2)(b) of the Act, an article or material used to display an image of an identification document through a device is prescribed.\n\t(2)\tFor the purposes of section 115A(3)(a) of the Act, a receipt for a document seized under section 115A(1) must include—\n\t(a)\tthe type of evidence of age document seized, including any identification number on the document; and\n\t(b)\tthe name, date of birth and address that appears on the document; and\n\t(c)\tthe ground on which the document was seized (being a ground set out in section 115A(1) of the Act); and\n\t(d)\tthe date of the seizure; and\n\t(e)\tin the case of a seizure on or in the vicinity of regulated premises—the name and address of the premises; and\n\t(f)\tthe name of the prescribed person; and\n\t(g)\tin the case of a document seized by a prescribed person to whom section 115A(4) of the Act applies—the address of the police station at which the relevant licensee will produce the document to a police officer.\n\t(3)\tFor the purposes of section 115A(3)(b) and (5)(c) of the Act, the prescribed person must—\n\t(a)\tmake a record of the seizure, which must include a copy of the receipt provided in accordance with section 115A(3)(a) of the Act or the details appearing on that receipt; and\n\t(b)\tensure that the record—\n\t(i)\tis kept on the licensed premises (in the case of a document seized by a prescribed person to whom section 115A(4) of the Act applies); and\n\t(ii)\tis readily available for inspection or copying by an authorised officer (within the meaning of section 122 of the Act); and\n\t(iii)\tis retained for at least 1 year following the seizure; and\n\t(c)\tensure that the following are given to the police officer to whom the relevant document seized under section 115A of the Act is produced:\n\t(i)\ta copy of the receipt provided in accordance with section 115A(3)(a) of the Act, which must accompany the document seized;\n\t(ii)\ta statement (whether appearing on the copy of the receipt or otherwise) verifying that a copy of the receipt has been produced to a police officer and specifying the date on which the document was produced to the police officer.\n\t(4)\tA police officer who seizes a document under section 115A of the Act must comply with the requirements of the Commissioner of Police relating to the seizure of evidence of age documents (and subregulations (2) and (3) do not apply to police officers).\n\t(5)\tFor the purposes of section 115A(5)(b) of the Act, the following provisions apply to a document seized under that section:\n\t(a)\tif, within 14 days after the document was produced to a police officer at a police station in accordance with section 115A(4) of the Act, a person attends at the police station and satisfies a police officer that the document is the person's authentic property, the police officer must return the document to that person;\n\t(b)\tin any other case—a police officer may destroy or otherwise dispose of the document.\nPart 6A—Disciplinary action\n18B—Definition of prescribed licensee—section 119B\nFor the purposes of paragraph (a) of the definition of prescribed licensee in section 119B(8) of the Act, each of the following is a prescribed offence:\n\t(a)\tan offence involving the unlawful sale or supply of liquor to a minor;\n\t(b)\tan offence involving the unlawful sale or supply of liquor to an intoxicated person.\nPart 7—Special powers and enforcement\n19—Barring orders\n\t(1)\tFor the purposes of section 126 of the Act, an order barring a person from licensed premises under Part 9 Division 3 Subdivision 2 of the Act (a licensee barring order) must—\n\t(a)\tspecify the name of the person to be barred under the licensee barring order; and\n\t(b)\tif known, specify the address of the person to be barred; and\n\t(c)\tspecify the name and address of the licensed premises from which the person is to be barred; and\n\t(d)\tspecify the period for which the person is to be barred, including the times at which the period commences and ends; and\n\t(e)\tcontain a brief description of the grounds on which the person is to be barred; and\n\t(f)\tinclude a statement warning the person that it is an offence if the person enters or remains on premises from which the person is barred during the period specified in the licensee barring order; and\n\t(g)\tinclude information about the circumstances in which a licensee barring order may be reviewed under section 128 of the Act; and\n\t(h)\tbe signed and dated by the licensee or responsible person issuing the licensee barring order.\n\t(2)\tFor the purposes of section 126 of the Act, an order revoking a licensee barring order (a licensee revocation order) must—\n\t(a)\tspecify the name of the person barred under the licensee barring order and, if known, the person's address; and\n\t(b)\tspecify the date on which the licensee barring order was issued; and\n\t(c)\tspecify the name and address of the licensed premises from which, and the period for which, the person is barred under the licensee barring order; and\n\t(d)\tcontain a statement to the effect that the licensee barring order is revoked; and\n\t(e)\tbe signed and dated by the licensee or responsible person issuing the licensee revocation order.\n\t(3)\tFor the purposes of section 126 of the Act, an order barring a person from licensed premises under Part 9 Division 3 Subdivision 3 of the Act (a police barring order) must—\n\t(a)\tbe clearly marked with a unique identifier (comprising a combination of letters and numbers); and\n\t(b)\tspecify the following personal details of the person to be barred under the police barring order:\n\t(i)\tthe person's full name;\n\t(ii)\tthe person's date of birth;\n\t(iii)\teither (or both) the person's residential and business address; and\n\t(c)\tin respect of licensed premises from which the person is to be barred—\n\t(i)\tif the person is to be barred from specified licensed premises—specify the name and address of the premises; and\n\t(ii)\tif the person is to be barred from licensed premises of a specified class—specify—\n\t(A)\tthe class; and\n\t(B)\tthe names and addresses of premises within that class; and\n\t(iii)\tif the person is to be barred from licensed premises of a specified class within a specified area—specify—\n\t(A)\tthe class; and\n\t(B)\tthe area; and\n\t(C)\tthe names and addresses of premises of that class within that area; and\n\t(iv)\tif the person is to be barred from all licensed premises within a specified area—specify—\n\t(A)\tthe area; and\n\t(B)\tthe names and addresses of premises within that area; and\n\t(d)\tspecify the period for which the person is to be barred, including the times at which the period commences and ends; and\n\t(e)\tcontain a brief description of the grounds on which the person is to be barred; and\n\t(f)\tinclude a statement warning the person that it is an offence if the person enters or remains on premises from which the person is barred during the period specified in the police barring order; and\n\t(g)\tinclude information about the circumstances in which a police barring order may be reviewed under section 128 of the Act; and\n\t(h)\tspecify the name, rank and identification number of the police officer issuing the police barring order; and\n\t(i)\tspecify the name, rank and identification number of the senior police officer authorising the issuing of the police barring order; and\n\t(j)\tbe signed and dated by the police officer issuing the police barring order.\n\t(4)\tFor the purposes of section 126 of the Act, an order revoking a police barring order (a police revocation order) must—\n\t(a)\tspecify the unique identifier for the police barring order; and\n\t(b)\tspecify the following personal details of the person barred under the police barring order:\n\t(i)\tthe person's full name;\n\t(ii)\tthe person's date of birth;\n\t(iii)\teither (or both) the person's residential and business address; and\n\t(c)\tin respect of licensed premises from which the person is barred under the police barring order—\n\t(i)\tif the person is barred from specified licensed premises—specify the name and address of the premises; and\n\t(ii)\tif the person is barred from licensed premises of a specified class—specify—\n\t(A)\tthe class; and\n\t(B)\tthe names and addresses of premises within that class; and\n\t(iii)\tif the person is barred from licensed premises of a specified class within a specified area—specify—\n\t(A)\tthe class; and\n\t(B)\tthe area; and\n\t(C)\tthe names and addresses of premises of that class within that area; and\n\t(iv)\tif the person is barred from all licensed premises within a specified area—specify—\n\t(A)\tthe area; and\n\t(B)\tthe names and addresses of premises within that area; and\n\t(d)\tcontain a statement to the effect that the police barring order is revoked; and\n\t(e)\tspecify the name, rank and identification number of the police officer issuing the police revocation order; and\n\t(f)\tspecify the name, rank and identification number of the senior police officer authorising the issuing of the police revocation order; and\n\t(g)\tbe signed and dated by the police officer issuing the police revocation order.\n20—Procedures relating to prevention of persons from entering or removal of persons from licensed premises\nFor the purposes of section 137B(1) and (2) of the Act, the following procedures are prescribed as procedures to be observed by authorised persons in or in connection with the prevention of persons from entering, or the removal of persons (including minors) from, licensed premises or a part of licensed premises:\n\t(a)\tan authorised person must, if practicable, before using force to prevent a person from entering, or remove a person from, licensed premises—\n\t(i)\tadvise the person that he or she is authorised under the Act to use reasonable force to prevent persons from entering, or remove persons from, licensed premises; and\n\t(ii)\texplain that he or she will, unless the person agrees that he or she will not enter the premises, or agrees to leave the premises, use force to prevent the person from entering, or remove the person from, the premises;\n\t(b)\tan authorised person must not, while using force to prevent a person from entering, or remove a person from, licensed premises, hold the person above the person's shoulders, or undertake any other action in respect of the person, in a way that could prevent or restrict the inhalation of air by the person or cause the person to suffer asphyxia (unless the action is necessary in self‑defence);\n\t(c)\tas soon as reasonably practicable following an incident involving the use of force to prevent a person from entering, or remove a person from, licensed premises, each authorised person involved in the incident (other than a police officer) must, if he or she is not the licensee, report the incident to the licensee in writing, and must include in the report the details required to be recorded in the register to be maintained by the licensee under paragraph (d);\n\t(d)\ta licensee of licensed premises must ensure—\n\t(i)\tthat a record of each incident involving the use of force by an authorised person (other than a police officer) to prevent a person from entering, or remove a person from, the premises is entered in a register of such incidents; and\n\t(ii)\tthat the register identifies the licensed premises; and\n\t(iii)\tthat each entry in the register—\n\t(A)\tincludes the following details:\n\t•\tthe date and time of the incident;\n\t•\tthe name of the responsible person for the licensed premises at the time of the incident;\n\t•\twhether the incident related to prevention of entry or removal from premises;\n\t•\twhether the incident involved a minor;\n\t•\tthe name or badge number of the authorised person;\n\t•\tthe grounds for the use of force;\n\t•\tif known, the name, address and date of birth of the person prevented from entering or removed and of any witness to the incident;\n\t•\ta description of any injuries sustained by any person as a result of the incident;\n\t•\twhether a police officer attended the incident;\n\t•\ta description of the incident and any preceding events; and\n\t(B)\tis dated and signed by the licensee or responsible person; and\n\t(C)\tis retained for at least 1 year following the occurrence of the incident; and\n\t(iv)\tthat the register is kept on the licensed premises and is readily available for inspection or copying by an authorised officer (within the meaning of section 122 of the Act).\nPart 7A—Prohibition of manufacture, sale or supply of certain liquor\n20A—Prohibition of manufacture, sale or supply of Emodka etc\nFor the purposes of section 131AA(2)(b) of the Act, the following are declared to be liquor to which that section applies:\n\t(a)\tEmodka vodka;\n\t(b)\tany other spirit packaged in a container purporting to be an emoji (however described).\nPart 8—Miscellaneous\n21—Definition of prescribed entertainment—section 130\nFor the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of prescribed entertainment in section 130(4) of the Act, it is declared that an event commonly known as a rave is prescribed entertainment for the purposes of that section.\n21A—Persons exempt from prohibition of consumption and possession of liquor in public places\nFor the purposes of section 131(4) of the Act, a prohibition on the consumption or possession or both of liquor in a public place or public places specified in a notice under section 131 does not apply to—\n\t(a)\ta person who is genuinely passing through the place if—\n\t(i)\tthe liquor is in the original container in which it was purchased from licensed premises; and\n\t(ii)\tthe container has not been opened; or\n\t(b)\ta person who has possession of the liquor in the course of carrying on a business or in the course of their employment by another person in the course of carrying on a business; or\n\t(c)\ta person who is permanently or temporarily residing at premises near the public place and who enters the public place solely for the purpose of passing through it to enter those premises or who enters the public place from those premises for the purpose of leaving the place; or\n\t(d)\ta person who possesses or consumes the liquor for sacramental or other similar religious purposes.\n22—Transitional provision related to Liquor Licensing (Liquor Review) Amendment Act 2017—proceedings\nPursuant to section 138(2a) of the Act, an application in relation to a licence made to the licensing authority under the Act and any proceedings related to such an application that have not been finally determined before the commencement of this regulation may be continued and completed under the Act as if the amendments to the Act effected by the Liquor Licensing (Liquor Review) Amendment Act 2017 had not come into operation.\nSchedule 1—Map of The Bend Motorsport Park area\n\nLegislative history\nNotes\n\t•\tPlease note—References in the legislation to other legislation or instruments or to titles of bodies or offices are not automatically updated as part of the program for the revision and publication of legislation and therefore may be obsolete.\n\t•\tEarlier versions of these regulations (historical versions) are listed at the end of the legislative history.\n\t•\tFor further information relating to the Act and subordinate legislation made under the Act see the Index of South Australian Statutes or www.legislation.sa.gov.au.\nLegislation revoked by principal regulations\nThe Liquor Licensing (General) Regulations 2012 revoked the following:\nLiquor Licensing (General) Regulations 1997\nPrincipal regulations and variations\nNew entries appear in bold.\nYear\nNo\nReference\nCommencement\n2012\n190\nGazette 23.8.2012 p3881 \n1.9.2012: r 2\n2013\n30\nGazette 26.4.2013 p1189\n26.4.2013: r 2\n2013\n96\nGazette 6.6.2013 p2215\n1.7.2013: r 2\n2013\n225\nGazette 5.9.2013 p3772\n5.9.2013: r 2\n2014\n48\nGazette 13.2.2014 p910\n1.3.2014: r 2\n2014\n115\nGazette 19.6.2014 p2601\n1.7.2014: r 2\n2014\n235\nGazette 4.9.2014 p4245\n4.9.2014: r 2\n2014\n254\nGazette 30.10.2014 p6219\n30.10.2014: r 2\n2015\n155\nGazette 18.6.2015 p2795\n1.7.2015: r 2\n2015\n247\nGazette 10.12.2015 p5206\n10.12.2015: r 2\n2016\n131\nGazette 23.6.2016 p2346\n1.7.2016: r 2\n2017\n145\nGazette 22.6.2017 p2385\n1.7.2017: r 2\n2017\n326\nGazette 12.12.2017 p4975\n18.12.2017: r 2\n2018\n156\nGazette 21.6.2018 p2430\n1.7.2018: r 2\n2018\n209\nGazette 6.9.2018 p3416\n24.9.2018: r 2\n2019\n163\nGazette 20.6.2019 p2217\n20.6.2019: r 2\n2019\n234\nGazette 7.11.2019 p3782\n18.11.2019: r 2\n2020\n71\nGazette 21.5.2020 p2470\n21.5.2020: r 2\n2020\n113\nGazette 4.6.2020 p2932\n1.7.2020: r 2\n2021\n37\nGazette 1.4.2021 p1091\n1.4.2021: r 2\n2021\n160\nGazette 21.10.2021 p3794\n22.10.2021: r 2\nProvisions varied\nNew entries appear in bold.\nEntries that relate to provisions that have been deleted appear in italics.\nProvision\nHow varied\nCommencement\nPt 2\n\n\nr 2\nomitted under Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002\n26.4.2013\nr 4\ndeleted by 48/2014 r 4\n1.3.2014\n\ninserted by 326/2017 r 4\n18.12.2017\nr 4(1)\nr 4 redesignated as r 4(1) by 234/2019 r 4\n18.11.2019\nr 4(2)\ninserted by 234/2019 r 4\n18.11.2019\nr 5\nsubstituted by 247/2015 r 4\n10.12.2015\nr 6\nsubstituted by 48/2014 r 5\n1.3.2014\nr 6(2)\nvaried by 235/2014 r 4(1)\n4.9.2014\nr 6(2a)\ninserted by 163/2019 r 4\n20.6.2019\nr 6(3)\n\n\nprescribed game\ninserted by 235/2014 r 4(2)\n4.9.2014\nPt 3\n\n\nr 7\n\n\nr 7(1)\ndeleted by 48/2014 r 6\n1.3.2014\nr 7(2)\nvaried by 225/2013 r 4(1), (2)\n5.9.2013\n\nvaried by 326/2017 r 5(1)—(4)\n18.12.2017\n\nvaried by 234/2019 r 5(1)—(4)\n18.11.2019\n\nvaried by 160/2021 r 4(1), (2)\n22.10.2021\nr 7(3) and (4)\ninserted by 326/2017 r 5(5)\n18.12.2017\nr 7A\ninserted by 30/2013 r 4\n26.4.2013\n\nsubstituted by 234/2019 r 6\n18.11.2019\nr 7AB\ninserted by 234/2019 r 6\n18.11.2019\nr 7B\ninserted by 30/2013 r 4\n26.4.2013\n\nvaried by 234/2019 r 7\n18.11.2019\nr 7BA\ninserted by 160/2021 r 5\n22.10.2021\nr 7C\ninserted by 234/2019 r 8\n18.11.2019\nrr 7D—7F\ninserted by 113/2020 r 4\n1.7.2020\nr 8\nsubstituted by 156/2018 r 4\n1.7.2018\nr 9\ndeleted by 156/2018 r 5\n1.7.2018\nPt 4\n\n\nr 9A\ninserted by 234/2019 r 9\n18.11.2019\nr 10\n\n\nr 10(1)\nvaried by 234/2019 r 10(1), (2)\n18.11.2019\n\nvaried by 160/2021 r 6\n22.10.2021\nr 10(2)\nvaried by 48/2014 r 7(1), (2)\n1.3.2014\n\nsubstituted by 234/2019 r 10(3)\n18.11.2019\nr 10(3)\ndeleted by 234/2019 r 10(3)\n18.11.2019\nr 10(4)\nvaried by 234/2019 r 10(4)\n18.11.2019\nr 10(5)\ninserted by 234/2019 r 10(5)\n18.11.2019\nr 11\nsubstituted by 234/2019 r 11\n18.11.2019\nr 11(2)\nsubstituted by 113/2020 r 5\n1.7.2020\nr 11(3) and (4)\ninserted by 113/2020 r 5\n1.7.2020\nr 12 before substitution by 71/2020\n\n\nr 12(1)\ndeleted by 326/2017 r 6(1)\n18.12.2017\nr 12(2)\nvaried by 48/2014 r 8(1)—(3)\n1.3.2014\n\nvaried by 326/2017 r 6(2)\n18.12.2017\nr 12\nsubstituted by 71/2020 r 4\n21.5.2020\nr 12A\ninserted by 234/2019 r 12\n18.11.2019\nr 13AA\ninserted by 234/2019 r 13\n18.11.2019\nr 13A\ninserted by 326/2017 r 7\n18.12.2017\nr 14\ndeleted by 234/2019 r 14\n18.11.2019\nr 14A\ninserted by 30/2013 r 5\n26.4.2013\n\ndeleted by 234/2019 r 14\n18.11.2019\nPt 5\n\n\nr 15\nvaried by 234/2019 r 15(1), (2)\n18.11.2019\nr 15A\ninserted by 209/2018 r 4\n24.9.2018\nr 15B\ninserted by 234/2019 r 16\n18.11.2019\nPt 6\n\n\nr 16\ndeleted by 234/2019 r 17\n18.11.2019\nr 17\nvaried by 234/2019 r 18(1), (2)\n18.11.2019\nr 17A\ninserted by 71/2020 r 5\n21.5.2020\nr 18\nvaried by 254/2014 r 4\n30.10.2014\n\nvaried by 209/2018 r 5\n24.9.2018\nr 18A\ninserted by 209/2018 r 6\n24.9.2018\nPt 6A\ninserted by 209/2018 r 7\n24.9.2018\nPt 7\n\n\nr 20\nvaried by 209/2018 r 8\n24.9.2018\nPt 7A\n\n\nr 20A\ninserted by 37/2021 r 4\n1.4.2021\nPt 8\ninserted by 326/2017 r 8\n18.12.2017\nr 21\nsubstituted by 234/2019 r 19\n18.11.2019\nr 21A\ninserted by 71/2020 r 6\n21.5.2020\nr 22\ninserted by 209/2018 r 9\n24.9.2018\n\nsubstituted by 234/2019 r 19\n18.11.2019\nSch 1\ndeleted by 235/2014 r 5\n4.9.2014\n\ninserted by 163/2019 r 5\n20.6.2019\nSch 2 before deletion by 71/2020\n\n\nForm 1\nsubstituted by 30/2013 r 6(1)\n26.4.2013\n\nvaried by 326/2017 r 9\n18.12.2017\n\nsubstituted by 234/2019 r 20(1)\n18.11.2019\nForm 2\ndeleted by 234/2019 r 20(2)\n18.11.2019\nForm 2A\ninserted by 30/2013 r 6(2)\n26.4.2013\n\ndeleted by 234/2019 r 20(2)\n18.11.2019\nForms 3—5\ndeleted by 234/2019 r 20(2)\n18.11.2019\nSch 2\ndeleted by 71/2020 r 7\n21.5.2020\nSch 3 before substitution by 155/2015\nvaried by 30/2013 r 7\n26.4.2013\n\nsubstituted by 96/2013 r 4\n1.7.2013\n\nsubstituted by 115/2014 r 4\n1.7.2014\n\nvaried 254/2014 r 5(1)—(3)\n30.10.2014\nSch 3\nsubstituted by 155/2015 r 4\n1.7.2015\n\nsubstituted by 131/2016 r 4\n1.7.2016\n\nsubstituted by 145/2017 r 4\n1.7.2017\n\nvaried by 326/2017 r 10\n18.12.2017\n\ndeleted by 156/2018 r 6\n1.7.2018\nSch 4\nomitted under Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002\n26.4.2013\nHistorical versions\n26.4.2013\n\n1.7.2013\n\n5.9.2013\n\n1.3.2014\n\n1.7.2014\n\n4.9.2014\n\n30.10.2014\n\n1.7.2015\n\n10.12.2015\n\n1.7.2016\n\n1.7.2017\n\n18.12.2017\n\n1.7.2018\n\n24.9.2018\n\n20.6.2019\n\n18.11.2019\n\n21.5.2020\n\n1.7.2020\n\n1.4.2021\n\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulations have evolved beyond a single, compact implementation instrument into a detailed, adaptive rule‑set that expressly adds new products and sale channels into the Act’s reach (for example powdered alcohol and alcoholic ice confections (r 5); Emodka and emoji‑packaged spirits (r 20A)), while simultaneously carving out many narrow exemptions (r 7(2)). They also introduce specific modern sales‑channel rules (interstate direct sales carve‑outs (r 7BA), direct delivery identity and record requirements (r 15A), and packaged liquor premises definitions (r 7AB)). These changes amount to a material expansion and technical refinement of regulatory scope compared to a simple licensing framework: novel products and distribution methods are regulated, detailed administrative obligations are imposed on industry, and significant discretion is vested in the Commissioner and licensing authority — all of which broaden the practical reach and operational impact of the liquor licensing regime."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross‑references to the Liquor Licensing Act 1997 (dozens of sections cited across regs: e.g. ss 4, 30, 35, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43, 50A, 51–57, 72, 97–109, 112, 115, 119B, 122, 126, 128, 130–131AA, 137B, 138).","Multiple licence categories and specialised subcategories (general/hotel, packaged liquor, packaged direct‑sales, interstate direct sales, short‑term licences with class 1/2/3 and 5‑year subtypes).","Numerous defined terms and product definitions added (e.g. \"alcohol based food essence\", \"alcoholic ice confection\", \"powdered alcohol\", plus regulated premises definitions and 'prescribed game').","Many nested exceptions and conditional exemptions (r 7(2) contains numerous subparagraphs with caps and conditions; r 6 includes time‑limited geographic exceptions).","Significant procedural detail and mandatory content requirements (plans, notice forms, registers, seizure receipts) creating operational complexity (rr 10, 12, 15A, 18A, 20(d)).","Multiple discretionary powers conferred on the Commissioner and licensing authority (fee waivers, determinations re short‑term licences, designation of premises) increasing interpretive complexity (rr 7F, 9A, 6(4)).","Detailed enforcement processes and documentation rules for barring orders and use of force, with different form/contents depending on whether order is licensee‑issued or police‑issued (r 19, r 20).","Schedule/map‑based geographic exclusions and many incremental historical amendments recorded, indicating evolving scope and potential versioning complexity."],"plain_english_summary":"**What these regulations do (mechanical summary)\n\n- Define what counts as \"liquor\" for the Liquor Licensing Act 1997 (includes alcohol‑based food essence, alcoholic ice confections and powdered alcohol) (r 5).\n- Specify particular places and times that are or are not treated as \"regulated premises\" (for example, certain Adelaide Oval car‑park times and two shaded areas in Schedule 1) (r 6).\n- Set out many cases where a licence is not required (for example duty‑free sales, small bed‑and‑breakfast complimentary supplies, certain gift deliveries, some hairdressers/jewellery sellers offering complimentary drinks, hospitals, retirement villages and some in‑flight/ship sales) and prescribe limits for those exemptions (r 7(2)–(4)).\n- Prescribe what kinds of premises qualify for particular licence types (including packaged liquor sales premises such as supermarkets, convenience stores, petrol station shops and premises connected to sale of firearms) (r 7AB).\n- Carve out which provisions of the Act do not apply to interstate direct sales licences (r 7BA) and allow some packaged liquor sellers who sell only by direct sales to be exempt from certain on‑site rules (r 15B).\n- Set fee timing, late penalty (20%), and give the Commissioner a broad discretion to waive, reduce or refund fees (rr 7D–7F, r 8).\n- Apply and vary application, notification and plan requirements for licences, including shorter timeframes and classes for short‑term licences (class 1/2/3 and 5‑year) and mandatory plans where required (rr 9A, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 13).\n- Prescribe fit‑and‑proper related offences that are relevant to licence decisions (r 13AA) and require publication/contents of notices such as revocation of approval of a responsible person (r 13A).\n- Require record keeping for residents and deliveries (including identity checks and records for direct sales deliveries—signed declaration or photographic ID, records retained one year) (rr 15, 15A, 15B).\n- Specify what minors may lawfully be on licensed premises and what ID may be demanded as evidence of age; set procedures for seizure of ID materials and handling/receipt requirements (rr 17, 17A, 18, 18A).\n- Prescribe grounds and required content for barring orders (both licensee and police barring orders), and detailed procedures and record‑keeping where force is used to prevent entry or remove persons (including an incident register to be kept on premises) (rr 19–20).\n- Prohibit manufacture, sale or supply of particular novelty products (Emodka or spirits packaged as emoji containers) (r 20A).\n- Declare that events commonly known as \"raves\" are \"prescribed entertainment\" for Act purposes and list narrow exemptions to public‑place liquor bans (rr 21, 21A).\n- Provide transitional handling of pending proceedings following past Act amendments (r 22).\n\nWho is affected\n\n- Licence applicants and current licensees across all licence types (hotel/general, packaged liquor, short term licences, interstate direct sales), who must comply with application, plan, trading‑hours and record‑keeping requirements (multiple regs including 10, 11, 15, 15A, 18A, 20(d)).\n- Businesses that sell liquor but may be exempt from licensing (duty‑free operators, small B&Bs, some funeral/hairdressing/jewellery businesses, hospitals and retirement villages) (r 7(2)).\n- Delivery personnel and businesses that sell by direct sales (obliged to check ID and keep records for at least 1 year) (r 15A).\n- Police and authorised persons (powers and procedural obligations for barring orders, seizure and use of force) (rr 19, 18A, 20).\n- The Commissioner (broad discretions: fee waivers/refunds, determinations about short‑term licence processes and designated premises) (rr 7F, 9A, 6(4), 11(4)).\n- Recognised Aboriginal Representative Bodies are prescribed consultees for conditions in certain areas (r 7C).\n\nWhy it matters (official purpose claims, and practical implications)\n\n- The regulations are framed to implement and clarify how the Liquor Licensing Act operates in detail: they spell out which products and places fall within the Act, what procedural steps applicants and licensees must take, what records must be kept, and how enforcement and bans operate (see generally Parts 2–7).\n- Practically, the rules shift compliance costs onto licensees and certain sellers: mandatory plans and pre‑application notice formats, ID checks and one‑year retention for delivery records, registers of force incidents, and publication of certain revocations are concrete administrative obligations (rr 10, 12, 15A, 18A, 20(d), 13A).\n- The regulations expand and limit coverage simultaneously: they broaden the Act’s reach to novel products (e.g. powdered alcohol, Emodka) by declaring them 'liquor' (r 5, r 20A), while creating targeted exemptions that remove some low‑risk or specialist suppliers from licensing obligations (r 7(2)).\n\nTesting the stated purposes against costs, incentives and trade‑offs\n\n- Compliance cost and administrative burden: businesses that hold licences or sell by direct delivery face ongoing record keeping (delivery ID records, incident registers, resident logs), plan‑preparation and possible delays from defined application timeframes for short‑term licences (rr 10, 11, 15, 15A, 18A, 20(d)). These are recurring costs and create a modest barrier to small or occasional event operators.\n- Discretion and predictability: the Commissioner has several discretionary powers (fee waivers/refunds, determining when Part 4 steps apply to short‑term licences, designating premises) (rr 7F, 9A, 6(4)). Discretion allows case‑by‑case flexibility but increases regulatory uncertainty for operators because licence obligations can be varied by administrative decision.\n- Market and competition effects: prescribing the kinds of premises that can hold packaged liquor sales licences (including supermarkets, petrol station shops and convenience stores) clarifies where packaged liquor can be sold, affecting competition between specialist bottle shops and general retailers (r 7AB). Exemptions (e.g. B&Bs supplying limited complimentary bottles) lower entry or operating costs for small accommodation providers but remove some oversight.\n- Enforcement and safety trade‑offs: prescriptive rules for barring orders and for the use of force (including mandatory registers and reporting) increase oversight of enforcement actions by licensees and authorised persons, which can reduce legal risk but impose record‑keeping burdens (rr 19–20).\n- Administrative concentration of benefit vs diffuse cost: targeted exemptions and industry consultation requirements (prescribing bodies to be consulted) can produce concentrated benefits for particular businesses (hotels, supermarkets, event organisers) while the costs (enforcement, compliance administration) are spread across government and the regulated population (r 7B, r 7(2)).\n\nImplementation risk and likely friction points\n\n- Delivery and ID checks for direct sales (signed declarations where the recipient \"appears\" over 18, photographic ID otherwise) can create disputes at point of delivery and require training/operational changes (r 15A(1)–(2)).\n- The Commissioner’s broad discretion in fee waivers and short‑term licence processes may cause inconsistent outcomes unless clear administrative guidelines are published (rr 7F, 9A).\n- The seizure, retention and disposal rules for identity documents require careful handling and coordination with police procedures to avoid privacy and evidentiary issues (r 18A).\n\nWho pays, who decides, and what behaviour changes\n\n- Who pays: licence applicants and licensees pay fees (r 7D) and incur compliance costs (plans, ID checks, registers). Businesses selling by direct delivery must retain records and train staff. Consumers face indirect effects through where and how liquor is sold.\n- Who decides: the Commissioner and the licensing authority exercise key administrative choices (approvals, fee waivers, determinations on short‑term licence procedures); police have specified powers for barring orders and seizures (rr 7F, 9A, 13A, 19, 18A).\n- Behaviour changes expected: more careful ID checking on deliveries, formalised incident reporting by venues, event organisers planning earlier for short‑term licences (longer lead times for class 2/3), and some sellers restructuring sales channels (direct sales vs on‑site sales) to take advantage of exemptions (rr 11, 15A, 15B, 7(2)).\n\nRelevant provisions (examples): r 5 (what counts as liquor); r 6 (regulated premises exceptions); r 7 & 7AB (where licences are not required and what premises are packaged‑sales eligible); r 10–13 (applications, plans, short‑term licence classes and timeframes); r 15A (direct sales delivery ID/records); r 18A (seizure/receipt rules); r 19–20 (barring orders and use‑of‑force procedures); r 20A (prohibition of Emodka/emoji‑packaged spirits); r 7D–7F and r 8 (fees, waivers, penalty).\n\nSummary conclusion (neutral): These regulations implement and elaborate the Liquor Licensing Act by (1) expanding the Act’s substantive scope to include certain novel products and delivery models, (2) prescribing many procedural and record‑keeping requirements for licensees and sellers (plans, ID and delivery records, incident registers), (3) creating targeted exemptions for particular businesses and circumstances, and (4) allocating decision‑making and discretion to the Commissioner and licensing authority. The net effect is more detailed, administratively demanding regulation for many market participants, with targeted carve‑outs that reduce licensing for some low‑risk or specialised activities (see rr 5, 7, 10–15A, 18A, 19–20)."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulations have expanded significantly beyond simple licensing administration. Originally likely focused on basic definitions and fees, they now cover: specific product bans (Emodka/emoji containers), detailed use-of-force protocols for bouncers, specific business exemptions (hairdressers, jewellers, funeral homes), complex event classification systems, and Aboriginal heritage consultation requirements. The legislative history shows 20+ amendments since 2012, indicating continuous scope creep into new policy areas."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple nested exemption categories in regulation 7(2) with volumetric limits (1.5L vs 750mL) and conditional requirements (ancillary to meals vs accommodation vs picnics)","Extensive cross-referencing to the parent Liquor Licensing Act 1997 (sections 30, 35, 38, 40, 43, 50A, 51, 52, 53A, 54, 55, 56, 71AA, 72, 101, 105, 107A, 109, 112, 115, 115A, 119B, 126, 128, 130, 131, 131AA, 137B, 138)","Detailed documentary requirements for barring orders (regulation 19) with 10 specific fields for police barring orders and multiple conditional formats depending on scope of ban","Complex fee calculation rules for suspended licences involving pro-rata adjustments (regulation 7E)","Three-tier classification system for short-term events (Class 1, 2, 3) with varying capacity thresholds (200 vs 1,200 persons), time limits (midnight vs 2am), and application deadlines (7, 30, or 60 days)","Multiple defined terms in interpretation section including technical definitions for 'alcohol based food essence' and 'alcoholic ice confection' with specific temperature and volume thresholds","Legislative history showing 20+ amendments since 2012, indicating high volatility and layered amendments"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a set of regulations made under South Australia's Liquor Licensing Act 1997. It fills in the operational details for how liquor licensing works in practice.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Defines what counts as 'liquor'** for licensing purposes, including things like alcoholic ice cream, powdered alcohol, and high-alcohol food essences.\n- **Lists exemptions** where you don't need a licence to sell or supply alcohol — for example, duty-free shops, complimentary drinks at small B&Bs, alcohol in gift hampers, free drinks at hairdressers or jewellers (yes, really), funeral services, and certain hospital or retirement village settings.\n- **Sets rules for different licence types**, including where packaged liquor sales can happen (not in supermarkets, petrol stations, or gun shops), and special rules for restaurants, catering, and interstate online sales.\n- **Sets fees and fee waivers**, including how much licensees pay annually, what happens when licences are suspended, and when the Commissioner can reduce or refund fees.\n- **Sets application rules**, including what plans must accompany applications, time limits for short-term event licences (7 days for small events, up to 60 days for large ones), and what offences disqualify someone from being a 'fit and proper person' to hold a licence (serious crimes, drug offences, violent offences, firearms offences).\n- **Rules for minors**, including when under-18s can enter licensed premises (for work, training, or entertainment) and what ID is acceptable to prove you're over 18.\n- **Powers to bar troublemakers**, setting out exactly what information must go on barring orders issued by licensees or police, and procedures for removing people from venues (including restrictions on force that could cause breathing problems).\n- **Bans specific products**, notably 'Emodka' vodka and any spirits sold in emoji-shaped containers.\n- **Defines 'raves'** as 'prescribed entertainment' for regulatory purposes.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Anyone applying for or holding a liquor licence in South Australia\n- Venues hosting events with alcohol\n- Minors and their employers in hospitality\n- Police and licensing authorities\n- Consumers buying alcohol online or at duty-free\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThese regulations determine the day-to-day rules for selling alcohol legally in SA. They decide whether your local florist can put a bottle of wine in a gift basket, whether your teenager can work behind a bar, how police can ban violent patrons from pubs, and what happens if you don't pay your licence fees on time. They also reflect changing social norms — like allowing free champagne while you get a haircut or buy a necklace."},"summary":{"complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Scope assessment is not possible. The submitted content contains no legislative provisions — it is a '404 Page Not Found' error from the SA legislation website. The actual Liquor Licensing (General) Regulations 2012 could not be analysed."},"complexity_factors":["No legislative content was provided — the document is a website error page, not actual legislation","Complexity cannot be meaningfully assessed without substantive legal text","Score of 1 reflects the trivial nature of the content actually submitted, not the underlying regulations themselves"],"plain_english_summary":"## ⚠️ Document Unavailable\n\nThe legislation you've submitted — the **Liquor Licensing (General) Regulations 2012 (SA)** — could not be retrieved. The content provided is actually a **'Page Not Found' error message** from the South Australian legislation website, not the actual text of the regulations.\n\n### What this means for you\n- The link or bookmark used to access this document is **outdated or broken**, likely due to a website update that occurred around **24 March 2026**.\n- **No actual legislative content** was captured — only the error page.\n\n### What you can do\n- Visit [www.legislation.sa.gov.au](https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au) and search directly for *Liquor Licensing (General) Regulations 2012*.\n- Update any old bookmarks or hyperlinks to the new URL format.\n- If you believe there is a website error, contact the Office of Parliamentary Counsel at **OPCWeb@sa.gov.au**.\n\n> **No legal analysis can be provided** without the actual text of the legislation."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/liquor-licensing-general-regulations-2012","history":"/api/acts/liquor-licensing-general-regulations-2012/history","analysis":"/api/acts/liquor-licensing-general-regulations-2012/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/liquor-licensing-general-regulations-2012/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/liquor-licensing-general-regulations-2012/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/liquor-licensing-general-regulations-2012/documents"}}