Chapter 3 Sale & Supply Of Alcohol

Question 1

What does section 266 allow?

Answer 1

Closure of a licences premises by Police.
Reason for closure:
•if a riot is taking place
•if there is fighting or serious disorder
•if there is serious threat to public health or safety
•if the conduct of the premises amounts to a substantial public nuisance
•if there are grounds to believe offences have been committed that carry a maximum penalty of 5 years or more.

Question 2

What does section 266 allow?

Answer 2

A constable or inspector may at any reasonable time enter and inspect any licensed premises.

Question 3

What does section 269 allow?

Answer 3

Power of Police to demand information.

Question 4

What does section 169 allow

Answer 4

Power of arrest, search and seizure in relation to alcohol bans