Small producer's permit

​​​​​A small producer's permit allows Tasmanian craft and boutique liquor producers to sell their liquor at an “event", such as a market or food festival.

A small producer's permit is granted for 12 months and it may include the list of approved events as requested in the initial application.

During the permit period, should the permit holder wish to sell liquor at a new event, they must seek approval from the Commissioner at least seven days before the event is held.

Suitable events for a small producer​​

An event includes farmer's markets, community festivals, food festivals and agricultural shows.

Small producer requirements

Requir​em​ents to be considered a small producer

  • ​In the previous financial year, the person had a total sales volume of liquor in quantities less than: 
    • in the case of beer or cider - 100 000 litres; 
    • in the case of wine - 28 500 litres; 
    • in the case of spirits - 8 750 litres; and
  • the person has assumed the financial risk for the production; and 
  • if the person produces: 
    • wine or cider: ​​
      • ​they only produce wine or cider from fruit of which 85 per cent is grown in Tasmania; and
    • beer: ​
      • they brew their own beer in Tasmania; or 
      • the beer is brewed in Tasmania by someone else on their behalf; and 
    • spirits: 
      • they distil or re-distil their own spirit in Tasmania; or 
      • the spirit is distilled or re-distilled in Tasmania by someone else on their behalf.

How to apply

To apply for a small producer's permit:

Future event and premises approvals

Should you wish to sell liquor at a new event, you must first obtain written approval for those premises from the Commissioner for Licensing.

To request approval, please email licensing@treasury.tas.gov.au​ at least seven days before the event is due to be held.

You need to include the following information in your request: 

  • name of the event;
  • premises address;
  • name of organiser
  • start date and time;
  • finish date and time; and
  • confirmation you have approval from the event organiser to attend the event.

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