There are four types of special permit based on the amount of time a permit is required:
- less than four days;
- four to thirty days;
- six months; and
- twelve months.
A special permit can only be held by a person who is at least 18 years old. The permit is issued to the person who applies on behalf of an association, society, organisation, club or other bona fide body running the event or function.
A special permit authorises the sale of liquor on premises where there is no existing authority. The Commissioner for Licensing may grant a permit if satisfied that the principal purpose of the function is not the sale or consumption of liquor and that this is incidental to the event, and if satisfied that it is reasonable to grant the permit.
A special permit does not authorise liquor to be sold on premises if the use of those premises for that purpose is otherwise unlawful.
If liquor is being provided by way of an entry fee into a function, a cost per glass or pre-sold tickets then it is considered that liquor is being sold and a special permit will need to be obtained. A special permit is not required for private functions such as weddings or birthdays where the liquor is provided by the host at his/her own expense. If a function is "BYO only" generally a liquor permit is not required.
Important Note
Once an application has been submitted and processed, the application fee is non-refundable. Please confirm your need for the permit before submitting your application.
Special Permit Application less than four days
Special Permit application (4-30 days/6 months/12 months)
Special Liquor Permit information
A special permit (Club Permit) authorises the sale of liquor on the premises of a sporting club, generally up to 15 hours per week.
To apply for a club permit:
Club permits are issued for the sale of liquor where the primary purpose is related to the sporting activities of the Club.
Applications should be submitted at least 28 days prior to the date you wish to start selling liquor.
A small producer's permit allows Tasmanian craft and boutique liquor producers to sell their liquor at more than one “event", such as a market or food festival.
A small producer's permit is granted for 12 months.
Events
- An event includes farmer's markets, community festivals, food festivals and agricultural shows.
- Approval from the Commissioner for Licensing is required for each event the permit holder intends to sell liquor.
How to apply
- The application process for a small producer's permit is in two parts:
- A Small Producer's Permit Application is required first.
- Each event that a producer intends to sell liquor at requires a separate Event Approval Form.
- For example, if a producer wishes to sell liquor at Salamanca Market each week, one event approval application is required. If the producer then decides to attend the Taste of the Huon event, a separate event approval application is required, under the existing permit.
- To add a new event, complete an event approval form and email the Commissioner for Licensing at least 7 days before the event is held.
- The initial application form and event approval form are available on the forms page.