Code of conduct for alcohol retailers
The Government has recently announced a new code of conduct for alcohol retailers. This checklist
|
Mandatory licensing condition
|
Coming into force |
|
Banning promotions such as “all you can drink for £10” or “women drink free” deals.
|
6 April 2010 |
|
Banning “dentist’s chairs” where alcohol is poured directly into the mouths of customers.
|
6 April 2010 |
|
Ensuring free tap water is available for all customers.
|
6 April 2010 |
|
Making sure all sellers of alcohol have an age-verification policy in place.
|
1 October 2010 |
|
Ensuring small measures of alcoholic drinks are made available to customers.
|
1 October 2010 |
Penalties for breaching the code
Premises that breach any of the above conditions will risk a range of sanctions, including:
· Having additional conditions imposed on their licence.
· Losing their licence.
· A maximum £20,000 fine and/or six months imprisonment.
