Kipit clarifies alcohol advertising

The National National

THE advertising of alcohol in public places is not allowed under the Liquor (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1973, National Capital District city manager Bernard Kipit says.
According to Kipit, any person or persons who publishes or causes to publish an advertisement, statement, writing, notice, photograph, picture or other matter is intended or likely;

  • To promote the sale or disposal of liquor;
  • or to increase the purchase, consumption or use of liquor
  • or to induce any person or persons to purchase; and,
  • Or consume or use any liquor whether in relation to liquor as a whole or to any particular type or brand of liquor and whether by reason of its form, its substance, or its manner presentation is in breach of the law.

Kipit said any form of advertising and promotion of liquor as described above could only be done by person or persons who held a valid license and may display in his licensed premises or vehicle of which he is the registered owner.
“The above stated (forms of advertising) does not apply in relation to person or persons advertising as or as part of an educational, scientific, medical or research treaties, or by any person or organisation approved by the minister by notice in the National Gazette in conjunction with any campaign being carried out by the person or organisation to discourage persons from purchasing, selling, consuming or otherwise using liquor,” Kipit said.
Kipit said that any person engaging in unlawful advertising of liquor within the NCDC boundaries was urged to refrain from such practices.