"Tommo" wrote in message
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On May 17, 10:17 am, "R. Mark Clayton"
wrote:
> "Alasdair" wrote in message
>
> news:c78s24lbnbbso5s98dat86f42vm3derblk@4ax.com...
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> > According to yesterday's (Friday's) Sun newspaper (I cannot get it
> > online as only today's edition is visible) a hairdresser in Horsham
> > was threatened with prosecution for giving a free glass of wine to her
> > clients. The local council said it contravened licensing legislation.
>
> > I know it is illegal to sell alcoholic drinks without a licence but
> > surely not giving it away for free.
>
> > Does that mean that if I accept a drink from my solicitor or
> > accountant in their offices, they are committing a crime?
>
> > --
> > Alasdair.
>
> This was discussed here. If the supply of booze is a regular part of the
> deal then he needs a licence.
On the basis that the "free" glass of wine is in reality sold to the
customer but built in to the haircut price?
Pretty much.
The legislation is designed with this in mind to prevent unlicensed
restaurants offering expensive meals with inclusive free drinks.
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