Decision on application
9 Decision on application
The chief executive must consider an application for a licence, and the suitability of the applicant to hold a licence, and either grant the licence or refuse to grant the licence.
In considering the suitability of the applicant to hold a licence, the chief executive must have regard to, and may make inquiries about—
the person’s knowledge and understanding of their obligations under this Act; and
the person’s character and standing.
Example—
The chief executive’s inquiries about an applicant’s suitability may include asking the commissioner of the police service for a written report about the applicant’s criminal history.
Subsection (2) does not limit the matters to which the chief executive may have regard in considering an application or the suitability of the applicant.
A wine merchant licence must relate only to 1 premises.
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