Liquor Act

Question 0

What are the criteria for applying for a short term closure order under sect 82 of a Licensed premises.

Answer 0

That a serious breach of the liquor Act has or is going to occur
And
The closure is necessary to prevent or reduce significant threat or risk to the public safety, includes
Risk of substantial damage to property
Significant threat to environment
Risk of serious offence (2 years imprisonment or more) being committed on the premises.

Question 1

What are the two applications that can be made for short term closure of a licensed premises through the liquor act.

Answer 1

Section 82
Short term closure of licensed premises

Section 86
Breach of the peace closure.

Question 2

His long can a closure order under sect 82 of the liquor act last

Answer 2

Until the specified conditions are met but no longer that 72 hrs.

Question 3

Who can apply for a short term closure order under section 82 of the liquor act

Answer 3

Inspector or above

Question 4

Who can apply for a breach of the peace closure order under section 86 of the liquor act.

Answer 4

Any person can make an application before the local court for this closure order

Question 5

In relation to a section 86 closure order of the liquor act what does breach of the peace mean

Answer 5

Acts that cause a person to believe that what is being done will cause a real disturbance to the community and the breaking up of the peace of the neighbourhood.

Question 6

Who must you contact prior to making any short term closure order under section 86 or 82 of the liquor act.

Answer 6

Legal advisor, alcohol and licensing enforcement command.