27Liquor licence not transferable without approval

27 Liquor licence not transferable without approval

(1)  A liquor licence cannot be transferred to another person without the approval of the Commissioner.

(2)  If an attempt is made to transfer the benefit of a liquor licence to another person without the approval of the Commissioner the licence is suspended with effect from the date of the attempted transfer.

(3)  The suspension of a liquor licence under subsection (2) ends if and when –

(a) the Commissioner approves a transfer of the licence; or

(b) the licensee informs the Commissioner that the attempted transfer has been rescinded.