THE LICENSING ACT.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1506, 15 May 1886, Page 2

THE LICENSING ACT.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Will you be so kind as to inform me and the general public through your valuable paper whether it is necessary for one who already holds a publican's or accommodation license to advertise his intention to apply for a renewal of his license. The reason why I ask this question is because of the numerous advertisements appearing in various local papers—and also in the Christchurch papers—of parties applying for a renewal of existing licenses. Although a believer in advertising, yet I fail to see the necessity of advertising under these circumstances. Knowing that you are well posted up in such matters, I have the greatest confidence in submitting the matter to you for your opinion thereon, and for your guidance weuld refer you to section 14 of the Licensing Act Amendment Act 1882 and section 56 of the Licensing Act 1881. In the former Act quoted you will observe that certain exceptions in the 56th section of the Act 1881 are referred to. Perhaps you will be able to give the exceptions, but as far as the advertising is concerned, that is definitely stated in the subsequent Act.—l am, etc., A Bushranger,

[lt is not necessary to advertise an application for a renewal of an old license. The Act of 1881 required that it should be done, but the Amendment Act of 1882 rendered it unnecessary. The clauses quoted by our correspondent are very explicit on that point. It is, however, absolutely necessary for person* holding only a temporary transfer of a license to advertise their intention of applying for a license.— Thb Editor."]