Kombani Defends Liquor Laws

Monday, May 26, 2008

The acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Gaylard Kombani has revealed that the new liquor regulations do not cover music festivals where liquor is not sold.

In a response to a Monitor questionnaire, Kombani said the liquor regulations provide for the supply and consumption of liquor at festivals between 2pm and midnight as well as picnics between 12pm and 7pm from Monday to Saturday.

"It, therefore, follows that in a picnic or festival where liquor is not served or consumed, the liquor regulations would not apply.

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