Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 - SECT 58

Variation of licence or BYO permit at initiative of Director

58. Variation of licence or BYO permit at initiative of Director



(1) The Director, at his or her own initiative, may vary a licence or BYO
permit in accordance with this section.

(2) A variation under this section may include-

   (a)  a variation of the times outside ordinary trading hours at which the
        licence or permit authorises the supply of liquor;

   (b)  a variation of the size or perimeter of the licensed premises;

   (c)  a variation of a condition of the licence or permit (other than a
        condition imposed by this Act);

   (d)  the imposition of a new condition on the licence or permit;

   (e)  the removal of a condition of the licence or permit (other than a
        condition imposed by this Act).

(3) If the Director proposes to vary a licence or BYO permit, he or she must
give the licensee or permittee written notice of the proposed variation.

(4) Within 21 days after notice is given to the licensee or permittee under
subsection (3), the licensee or permittee may give the Director written notice
of objection to the proposed variation.



(5) If the licensee or permittee gives notice of objection in accordance with
subsection (4), the Director must not vary the licence or permit unless the
Director-

   (a)  has given the licensee or permittee a reasonable opportunity to make
        written and oral submissions in relation to the objection; and

   (b)  has considered any submissions so made.