The Elections Office is reminding all licensed liquor establishments of their legal obligations under the Elections Act during the upcoming General Election and Referendum.

In accordance with Section 91 of the Elections Act: 

“No intoxicating liquor shall be sold, offered for sale or given away at any premises situated in any electoral district in which an election is being held, to which a licence issued under the Liquor Licensing Act (2019 Revision) applies, at any time between the opening of the poll and one hour after the close of the poll.”

This provision is intended to support the orderly conduct of the elections and to ensure a safe and fair voting environment for all electors.

Polling stations will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; accordingly, the restriction on the sale, offering, or distribution of intoxicating liquor will apply from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in all districts.

Failure to comply with this legal requirement constitutes a criminal offence. Any person found in contravention of this section is liable, on summary conviction before a magistrate, to a fine of five hundred dollars (CI$500) or to imprisonment for six months.

All licensed establishments are strongly encouraged to take the necessary steps to ensure full compliance.