A Risk Assessed Management Plan (RAMP) is defined as: “a detailed document containing information about matters prescribed in a regulation relating to the licensee’s management practices and procedures at the premises.”
What is the purpose of a RAMP?
The purpose of this document is to outline how the licensee or permittee will manage the premises in accordance with the first object of the Liquor Act 1992 – “to minimise harm caused by alcohol abuse and misuse.”
When is a RAMP required?
From 1 January 2009 the following applications must include a RAMP:
• new licence applications
• licensees applying to renew 3am to 5am trading prior to 31 March 2009
• extended trading hours approvals
• permanent variation of licence applications
• permanent changes in licensed area
• transfers of existing licence
• restricted liquor permits
What does a RAMP need to address?
• Principal activity to be conducted on the premises
• Maximum hours of operation
• Details of responsible service of alcohol initiatives
• Details of participation in a liquor accord in the locality (if applicable)
• Details of security (how many, when, for how long etc)
• Provision of food (types of food, when it will be available etc)
• Staff training
• If amplified/outdoor entertainment is proposed how the impact on the surrounding locality is mitigated
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