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Spirit licence (selling alcohol) — bars, shops, restaurants
Selling rum, beer or any spirits by retail requires a spirit licence granted at the quarterly Spirit Licence Sessions, renewed every year.
- Agency
- Westmoreland Spirit Licence Authority (Resident Magistrate’s Court)
- Cost
- Licence fee varies by type (verify with the Clerk)
- Time
- 1–3 months (next quarterly session)
- Contact
- Clerk of the Courts, Savanna-la-Mar Parish Court · 876-955-2231
Types
- Tavern / bar licence (consume on premises)
- Wholesale and retail shop licence (take-away sales)
- Hotel and restaurant licences
- Special occasion licence for a one-off event
Steps
- Collect the application form from the Clerk of the Courts, Savanna-la-Mar.
- Publish the required notice (newspaper and premises) within the stated period before the sessions.
- Attach: police certificate of character, proof of ownership or lease, Public Health approval, Fire Brigade approval and a sketch of the premises.
- Attend the Spirit Licence Session; objections may be heard.
- Pay the licence fee on grant; renew annually before the renewal session.
Tips from members
- Sessions are quarterly — missing one costs you three months. Ask the Clerk for this year’s dates and the notice deadline.
- Have Public Health and Fire done first; they are the usual reason for deferral.
Last updated 17 Oct 2026. Spotted a change? Email westmorelandchamber2023@gmail.com.