Hotel Association of New Zealand Act 1969

2 Interpretation

• In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

  association means the Hotel Association of New Zealand established by this Act

  disciplinary committee means the Disciplinary Committee of the Association

  hotel means any premises used or intended to be used in the course of business principally for the provision to the public of—

  • (a) lodging; and

  • (b) liquor, meals, and refreshments for consumption on the premises

  hotel industry includes the business of operating hotels, taverns, and tourist-houses; and includes any other business or activity that may lawfully be conducted in conjunction therewith

  Minister means the Minister of the Crown who, under the authority of any warrant or with the authority of the Prime Minister, is for the time being responsible for the administration of this Act

  tavern means any premises used or intended to be used in the course of business principally for the provision to the public of liquor and other refreshments; but does not include an airport bar

  tourist-house means a hotel in which liquor is sold to members of the public only if they are lodging on the premises, or are on the premises for the purpose of having a meal.

  Section 2: substituted, on 1 July 1994, by section 2 of the Hotel Association of New Zealand Amendment Act 1994 (1994 No 38).

  Section 2 Minister: substituted, on 1 October 1995, by section 10(3) of the Department of Justice (Restructuring) Act 1995 (1995 No 39).