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Liquor Licensing

Application for Liquor Licence

The Liquor Licensing Department in Zimbabwe operates under the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works. It oversees the issuance and regulation of liquor licenses in accordance with the Liquor Act (Chapter 14:12). This includes various types of licenses such as retail, wholesale, and special permits for establishments like restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs. The department ensures compliance with zoning laws, public interest considerations, and other legal requirements.

If you’re looking to apply for a liquor license, you’ll need to meet specific criteria, such as publishing a notice of intent in the Government Gazette and a local newspaper, submitting approved plans, and obtaining a police report. You can find more details about the process

To apply for a liquor license in Zimbabwe, you generally need to meet the following requirements:

Application Fee: Pay the required application fee and provide proof of payment.
Approved Plans: Submit copies of approved plans for the premises by the Environmental Health Officer.
Police Report: Obtain a police report on the applicant.
Proof of Citizenship: Provide proof of citizenship for both the applicant and the manager.
Premises Documentation: Submit a lease, title deed, or proof of right of occupation for the premises.
Fingerprints: Provide vetted fingerprints of the applicant.
Public Interest: Demonstrate that granting the license is in the public interest and does not negatively affect nearby residents, schools, or religious institutions.
Classifications of Licenses considerations

Under Part 1 of the schedule to the Act we have some of the following types- Extended hours (occasional) liquor licence; Temporary retail liquor licence; Temporary removal liquor licence. Under part 2 of the schedule, we have some of the following; Restaurant (ordinary or special) liquor licence; Camp & Caravan Park liquor licence; Hotel liquor licence and a Wholesale liquor licence. Each type of licence has its own separate requirements.

It is therefore important to be aware of the requirements for the specific type of liquor license you are applying for and to ensure that your premises conforms to these requirements.

The following factors frequently play a significant role in the evaluation of each application:

  1. It must be shown that the granting of the liquor licence is in the public interest.
  2. The applicant must be of good character.
  3. The premises for which the licence is to be obtained must be suitable for the applicant’s intended use. Land use rights and property zoning (whether or not you are prohibited from carrying on certain businesses, for example) are critical.
  4. The applicant must also show that the granting of the license does not prejudice
  • residents of a residential area;
  • older persons or the frail;
  • school children under the age of 18; and
  • congregants of a religious institution located in the vicinity of the proposed premises.

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