I discuss why a Bar Endorsement on your liquor licence matters from 6pm tonight and add some thoughts about the regulations including "bar" or "over the counter" interactions.

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G.N. (E.) 23 of 2020

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE (REQUIREMENTS AND DIRECTIONS) (BUSINESS AND PREMISES) REGULATION

Directions in Relation to Catering Business

I hereby exercise the power conferred on me by section 6 of the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation to direct that, during a period of 14 days beginning at 6:00 p.m. on 3 April 2020:

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1. 1. Any premises (commonly known as bar or pub) that is exclusively or mainly used for the sale or supply of intoxicating liquors as defined in section 53(1) of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (Cap. 109) ("intoxicating liquors") for consumption in that premises must be closed.

2. 2. Where a catering business sells or supplies food or drink for consumption on its premises, any part of the premises that is exclusively or mainly used for the sale or supply of intoxicating liquors for consumption in that part must be closed.

(2 April 2020 Secretary for Food and Health)