LCC TO SHUT DOWN ERRING BARS, NIGHT CLUBS ON VALENTINE’S DAY
13th February, 2024
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) is cautioning bars, nightclubs and casino owners against allowing underage patrons on their premises to maximise their returns on special days such as Valentine’s Day.
Bars, nightclubs and casino owners as well as liquor stores are reminded that it is illegal to admit, sell and deliver intoxicating substances to underage patrons regardless of the occasion.
Furthermore, all drinking premises must adhere to the guidelines provided under the Public Health Act, Food Safety Act and the Liquor Licensing Act and meet all the standards required for them to conduct their businesses.
All bars, nightclubs and casino proprietors should heed the timely warning ahead of tomorrow’s Valentine’s Day/Ladies’ Wednesday Night occasion.
Anyone found wanting to abrogate the law because of the unnecessary excitement attributed to this day will be dealt with accordingly.
Overcrowding in bars, nightclubs and casinos has the potential to compromise hygiene and sanitary conditions within the premises and create a further spread of cholera and other diseases.
The Local Authority will not relent in its efforts to ensure that members of the public are safeguarded from diseases.
Issued By:
Chola Mwamba
Public Relations Manager