26BRestriction on the grant of certain licences—approved responsible service of alcohol programs

26B Restriction on the grant of certain licences—approved responsible service of alcohol programs (1) This section applies to an application for a general licence, on-premises licence, packaged liquor licence or late night licence. S. 26B(2) amended by No. 58/2011 s. 104(Sch. item 4.54). (2) The Commission must not grant the licence unless satisfied that the applicant, or if the applicant is a body corporate, the person who will be responsible for the management or control of the licensed premises, has completed an approved responsible service of alcohol program in the 3 years prior to the date on which the application was made. S. 26B(3) amended by No. 58/2011 s. 104(Sch. item 4.54). (3) The Commission may exempt an applicant, or if the applicant is a body corporate, the person who will be responsible for the management or control of the licensed premises, from the requirement under subsection (2), if the Commission thinks it is appropriate to do so. S. 26B(4) amended by No. 58/2011 s. 104(Sch. item 4.54). (4) In making a decision under subsection (3), the Commission must consider— S. 26B(4)(a) amended by No. 49/2021 s. 21. (b) the extent of the burden imposed on the licensee by the requirement under subsection (2). S. 26B(5) amended by No. 58/2011 s. 104(Sch. item 4.54). (5) The Commission may grant an exemption under subsection (3) for the period and on any conditions the Commission determines. S. 26B(6) amended by No. 58/2011 s. 104(Sch. item 4.54). (6) The Commission may revoke an exemption granted under subsection (3) by notice in writing. New s. 26C inserted by No. 57/2010 s. 11, amended by No. 58/2011 s. 104(Sch. item 4.55).