AWRS101600 - Penalties and sanctions: Buying from an unapproved wholesaler - what amounts to buying from an unapproved wholesaler?
Section 103(1) of Finance (No.2) Act 2023 states a person may not buy controlled liquor wholesale from a UK person unless the UK person is an approved person in relation to the sale. A contravention occurs on the first day a person buys controlled liquor from an unapproved wholesaler.
To understand what is required from a trade buyer purchasing controlled liquor from a UK wholesaler you must read which highlights the actions and checks to satisfy the requirement.
A person must comply with their obligations as a trade buyer. If they fail to do so and buy controlled liquor from an unapproved wholesaler they are liable to a penalty.
These obligations also apply to online purchases from UK established internet wholesalers.
Example
Bob visits a wholesaler and purchases alcohol to sell in his corner shop without requesting the wholesaler바카라 사이트™s AWRS URN or checking its validity. He later discovers that the wholesaler is not approved.
In failing to request the wholesaler바카라 사이트™s AWRS URN and check its validity Bob has deliberately bought controlled liquor from an unapproved wholesaler.