Lennon [2012] NZLLA 205 (5 March 2012)

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[2012] NZLLA 205

IN THE MATTER of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989

AND

IN THE MATTER of an application by BRIAN GEOFFREY LENNON pursuant to s.123 of the Act for renewal of a General Manager’s Certificate

BEFORE THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY

Quorum: Mr P M McHaffie
Ms J D Moorhead

DECISION

We have before us an application by Brian Geoffrey Lennon for renewal of a General Manager’s Certificate.

The District Licensing Agency Inspector opposed the application because the Police reported that Mr Lennon had incurred a conviction for driving with an excess breath alcohol reading. However, in view of the fact that some time had elapsed since the offence in June 2009 no suspension was sought, although Mr Lennon elected of his own volition to serve a 30 day suspension from 28 February 2011. A truncated term of renewal for one year was recommended.

Given the lapse of time since the offence and that the recommended term of renewal has been also overtaken by time, opposition is now withdrawn and the Inspector has recommended that a full three year term of renewal be approved.

We are satisfied as to the matters to which we must have regard in s.126 of the Act and we grant the application. A notice of renewal is attached to this decision.

DATED at WELLINGTON this 5th day of March 2012

B M Holmes
Secretary

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