Liquor & Gaming officers help venues prepare for ski season

Liquor & Gaming NSW compliance officers have headed to the snowfields to help venues prepare for the opening of the snow season this weekend.

They will work with licensed venues around the Snowy Monaro region to help ensure visitors stay safe while relaxing when off the snow fields.

Liquor & Gaming NSW Executive Director Regulatory Operations Jane Lin said venues were sent an industry alert recently, to remind them of the need to prioritise the safe and responsible service of alcohol during the snow season.

“This pre-season visit by our inspectors aims to help venues and their staff understand their responsibilities under Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements to ensure they have a successful season while keeping their patrons safe,” she said.

“The NSW ski fields attract thousands of visitors each year, and we want to ensure that people stay safe when relaxing or partying in a licensed venue after a day on the slopes.”

Venues should ensure that:

• alcohol is served responsibly
• procedures are in place to prevent minors being served alcohol
• there is an emphasis on crowd control
• any promotions offered do not encourage the rapid consumption of alcohol or irresponsible drinking more generally.

Permitting intoxication on a licensed premises or supplying liquor to intoxicated persons or to minors are some of the most serious offences under the Liquor Act 2007, and carry penalties of up to $11,000, 12 months’ imprisonment, or both.