Chapter 3 - Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act

Question 1

Describe examples of irresponsible promotion of alcohol that may warrant Police intervention. Sec 237

Answer 1

1. Encourages people to consumption of alcohol in excess.
2. Promote or advertise discounts on alcohol that leads people to believe price is 25% or more below the ordinary price.
3. Promote or advertise alcohol that is free of charge.
4. Promote alcohol to minors.

Question 2

What conditions would be grounds for Police closing licensed premises? Sec 267

Answer 2

1. If a riot is taking place or RGB that a riot may occur.
2. Fighting or serious disorder or RGB that a fight or disorder will break out.
3. Significant threat to public safety.
4. Conduct amounts to a substantial public nuisance.
5. RGB offences have been committed on premises that carry a max penalty of 5 years or more and significant risk further such offences being committed.

Question 3

Describe the powers of entry on licensed premises and what section confers them.

Answer 3

Sec 267 – May at any reasonable time enter and inspect any license premises.
Require the production of any license, book, notice, record, list or other document that is required to be kept by the Act.

Question 4

On what grounds may a Police constable demand identifying particulars?

Answer 4

Sec 269 -RGS that any person has/is/is attempting to commit an offence against the Act.

Question 5

What factors should be considered when closing a licensed premises?

Answer 5

The weight of evidence supporting a closure.
Previous interactions with Police.
Likelihood of escalating Violence.
Duration of closure

Question 6

How long can a licensed premises remained closed for?

Answer 6

When closed it takes effect immediately and remains in force until a time stated in the order, which must not be later than 24 hours from the end of the day on which the order was made.