South Australian Consolidated Acts

LIQUOR LICENSING ACT 1997 - SECT 55

55—Factors to be taken into account in deciding whether a person is fit and proper

        (1)         In deciding whether a person is a fit and proper person for a particular purpose under this Act, a licensing authority must take into consideration—

            (a)         the reputation, honesty and integrity (including the creditworthiness) of the person; and

            (b)         the reputation, honesty and integrity of people with whom the person associates.

        (2)         If a licensing authority is to decide whether a person is a fit and proper person to supervise or manage, or to be involved in the supervision or management of, the business conducted or to be conducted under a licence, the licensing authority must also give consideration to—

            (a)         whether the person has the appropriate knowledge, experience and skills for the purpose; and

            (b)         in particular—whether the person has knowledge, experience and skills in encouraging the responsible supply and consumption of liquor.

        (3)         For the purposes of determining whether a person is a fit and proper person for a particular purpose under this Act, the Commissioner may cause the person's photograph and fingerprints to be taken.