James [2010] NZLLA 145 (4 March 2010)

Last Updated: 1 April 2010

Decision No.PH 145/2010

IN THE MATTER of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989

AND

IN THE MATTER of an application by BENJAMIN ROBERT JAMES pursuant to s.118 of the Act for a General Manager's Certificate

BEFORE THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY

Chairman: District Court Judge J D Hole
Member: Dr J Horn

HEARING at CHRISTCHURCH on 23 February 2010

APPEARANCES

No appearance by or on behalf of applicant
Mr M Ferguson - Christchurch District Licensing Agency Inspector - in opposition
Sergeant A J Lawn - NZ Police - to assist

ORAL DECISION OF THE AUTHORITY

[1] This decision relates to an application dated 8 August 2009 by Benjamin Robert James pursuant to s.118 of the Act for a General Manager's Certificate.
[2] At the hearing today Mr James did not appear. He has not been interviewed by the District Licensing Agency Inspector. However, the Inspector advises the Authority that Mr James is no longer employed in the liquor industry.
[3] In those circumstances it is plain that Mr James does not intend to pursue his application. It is accordingly refused.

DATED at WELLINGTON this 4TH day of March 2010

B M Holmes
Deputy Secretary

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