*MEDIA RELEASE* * *
*Release; immediate: 7 March 2011* *Statement by Alan Winde, Western Cape Minister of Economic Development and Tourism* Judging from the media interest in the new Province’s new liquor legislation and public debate on this matter, I am surprised that only 11 members of the public submitted comments on the Draft Regulations for the Western Cape Liquor Act, 2008. The regulations were first published for comment on 11 February 2011. The Draft Regulations set the procedures for operating that liquor outlets must adhere to. These include: applying for new liquor licences, applying for temporary liquor licences, renewing liquor licences, applying for an extension of trading hours and appealing against decisions of the Liquor Board. It will be compulsory for each and every liquor outlet to adhere to these regulations. All liquor outlets, suppliers and consumers are therefore affected by them. In light of the poor response to the Provincial Government’s calls for comment on the Draft Regulations, I have decided to extend the comment period until this Friday, the 11th of March 2011. Public participation in this process is crucial, and we want to get as many views as possible from every sector of the liquor industry for this important piece of legislation. I would like to appeal, once again, to all the people of the Western Cape who have any involvement or interest in our liquor laws to visit the Liquor Board's webpage at www.capegateway.gov.za/wclb and submit comments by close of business on Friday, 11 March 2011. Media Enquiries: Tammy Evans 082 378 2235 * * *Tammy Evans* Spokesperson for Minister Alan Winde *t**:* 021 483 4327 *c*: 082 378 2235 *f**:* 021 483 3892 Follow MEC Winde at: www.twitter.com/alanwinde NOTE: This e-mail (including attachments) is subject to the disclaimer published at: http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Pages/disclaimer.aspx. Please read the disclaimer before opening any attachment or taking any other action in terms of this e-mail. If you cannot access the disclaimer, kindly send an email to [email protected] and a copy will be provided to you. By replying to this e-mail or opening any attachment you agree to be bound by the provisions of the disclaimer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw?hl=en.
