Tran [2007] NZLLA 1125 (30 October 2007)

Last Updated: 28 January 2012

Decision No. PH 1125/2007

IN THE MATTER of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989

AND

IN THE MATTER of an application by MING HONG TRAN pursuant to s.118 of the Act for a General Manager's Certificate

BEFORE THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY

Chairman: District Court Judge E W Unwin
Member: Mr P M McHaffie

HEARING at WELLINGTON on 15 October 2007

APPEARANCES

No appearance by or on behalf of applicant
Mr R S Putze – Wellington District Licensing Agency Inspector – in opposition
Sergeant C A Marner – NZ Police – to assist

ORAL DECISION OF THE AUTHORITY

[1] This is an application by Ming Hong Tran for a General Manager's Certificate.

[2] The application was filed with the Wellington District Licensing Agency in early January of this year. In accordance with the Agency’s policy, the applicant was sent a letter acknowledging his application, and requesting that he contact the Inspector to arrange a date and time for an interview. In the Wellington licensing district, all applicants are interviewed to establish their experience, qualification, and knowledge of the Act.

[3] An appointment was made for the end of January but Mr Tran failed to attend the interview. He was sent a further letter. His employer was called in June of this year only to find that Mr Tran had ceased his employment.

[4] Mr Tran has failed to appear. Although he is the holder of the Licence Controller Qualification his absence from the interview process as well as the
[5] hearing, would indicate to us that he is no longer interested in pursuing his application. Accordingly, the application for a General Manager’s Certificate is now refused.

DATED at WELLINGTON this 30th day of October 2007

B M Holmes
Deputy Secretary

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