Victorian Numbered Acts

LIQUOR CONTROL REFORM AMENDMENT (LICENSING) ACT 2009 (NO. 59 OF 2009) - SECT 29

    (1)     For section 180(4)(b) of the Principal Act substitute —

    "(b)     may provide for fees that vary according to time, including but not limited to—

              (i)     fees that vary according to the trading hours for which a licensee is authorised to supply liquor; and

              (ii)     fees that vary according to the period of time for which a licence is granted or renewed;".

    (2)     After section 180(4) of the Principal Act insert —

    "(5)     Without limiting subsection (4), the regulations may provide for the calculation of fees based on all or any of the following factors—

        (a)     the nature and scale of the activities being carried out at the licensed premises;

        (b)     the type of venue;

        (c)     the number of patrons;

        (d)     any activities carried out by a licensee or permittee that reduce the risk of alcohol-related harm arising from the operation of a licence or permit;

        (e)     the previous conduct of a licensee or permittee in carrying out activities under a licence or permit;

        (f)     the previous history of a licensee or permittee in complying with this Act and the regulations;

        (g)     any other factors consistent with the objects of this Act.

    (6)     A fee provided for by the regulations is not limited to an amount that is related to the cost of providing a service.".