This By-law was repealed on 2018-06-01 by Liquor Trading Days and Hours for Sale of Liquor.
Liquor Trading Days and Hours By-law, 2014
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Matzikama
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South Africa
Liquor Trading Days and Hours By-law, 2014
- Published in Western Cape Provincial Gazette 7339 on 12 December 2014
- Commenced on 12 December 2014
- [This is the version of this document from 12 December 2014 and includes any amendments published up to 7 March 2025.]
- [Repealed by Liquor Trading Days and Hours for Sale of Liquor on 1 June 2018]
Preamble
WHEREAS a Municipality has the executive authority, in terms of Section 156(1)(a) read with Part B of Schedule 5 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, to control undertakings that sell liquor to the public;WHEREAS a Municipality may, in terms of Section 156(2) of the Constitution, make and administer by-laws for the effective administration of the matters which it has the right to administer;WHEREAS a Municipality may, in terms of Section 11(3)(m) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000), pass by-laws and take decisions;WHEREAS it is the intention of the Municipality to set trading days and hours for all licensed premises, business or outlets situated within the Matzikama municipal area that sell liquor to the public, in terms of Section 59(2) of the Western Cape Liquor Act, 2008 (Act 4 of 2008);AND NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the Council of the Matzikama Municipality, as follows:1. Definitions
2. Purpose of By-law
The Municipality, acting in terms of the powers granted to it in the Act, adopts this By-law with the aim of regulating the hours during which liquor may be sold and matters related thereto.3. Application of By-law
This By-law applies to all premises, situated within the area of jurisdiction of the Municipality, on which a business in the trading of liquor;4. Trading days and hours for sale and consumption of liquor on licensed premises
5. Trading days and hours for sale of liquor for consumption off licensed premises
6. Trading days and hours for sale and consumption on and off the licensed premises
A licensee of premises upon which liquor may be sold for consumption on and off the licensed premises may sell liquor in terms of the trading hours prescribed in subsection (4) and (5).EXTENDED TRADING TIMES7. Application for extended trading days and hours
8. Suspension, Amendment and Revocation of Extended Liquor Trading days and Hours
9. Prevention of illegal sale of liquor and seizure of liquor
10. Display of signage and other obligations of the licensee
11. Safety and Security
12. Liquor premises must be weapon free
Right of admission to liquor premises is reserved and no weapons or sharp objects are permitted inside on consumption liquor premises. A safe should be available at all times on consumption liquor premises in case persons in possession of guns or sharp objects need access to the premises.13. Nuisances
14. Offences and Penalties
15. Appeal
16. Repeal
The provisions of any By-laws (including (4/2012) previously promulgated by the Municipality or by any of the disestablished Municipalities now incorporated in the Municipality area hereby repealed as far as they relate to matters provided for in this By-law.17. Short title and commencement
This By-law shall be called the By-law on liquor trading days and hours of Matzikama Municipality, and shall come into operation on the date of publication thereof in the Provincial Gazette.History of this document
01 June 2018
Repealed by
Liquor Trading Days and Hours for Sale of Liquor