MEC Alan Winde on improvements proposal to Liquor Law
13 Nov 2014
The Western Cape Cabinet yesterday, 12 November granted approval for MEC Alan Winde to introduce in the Provincial Parliament a further amendment to the Liquor Act of 2008.
This amendment to the main Act has been drafted with the aim of further strengthening our role in regulating the liquor industry, particularly in respect of those who flout the law, and of improving our efficiency in respect of licencing by removing bottle-neck restrictions which were imposed on us by the principle act.
The proposed changes to the law include:
Introducing new grounds for the closure of licensed premises and furthering the provisions for the search, entry and inspection of licensed premises without the requirement of a warrant and the inclusion of peace officers in the enforcement of the Act;