Friday, 14 August 2015, is the renewal deadline for all liquor license holders, including those with music and dancing licenses.

Renewal applications have been mailed to each license holder; however, copies are also available from the Liquor Licensing Board counter, first floor, Government Administration Building.

Licensees are reminded that their premises should be inspected by the relevant Government agencies – the Fire Service, Environmental Health and Port Authority – before the 14 August deadline. To avoid processing delays, these reports should be submitted along with the renewal applications.

However, even if these agencies' inspection reports are unavailable by the deadline, liquor licensing renewal applications still must be submitted to the Liquor Licensing Board by 14 August. Please note that currently all inspections by the Planning Department have been suspended until further notice. An update on the resumption of inspections by this department will be announced at a later date.

Renewal applicants may contact Liquor Licensing Board Secretary Marva Scott on 244-3168 for more information.

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