OF12 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

Question 1

What section of the SASAA 2012 does Power to Enter licensed premise fall under?

Answer 1

Section 267

Question 2

What are the two times Police can use Section 267 to enter a licensed premise?

Answer 2

Any reasonable time to ascertain compliance with this act (the premises open hours).

At any time when their is grounds to believe an offence against the SOSAA is occurring.

Question 3

Is there power to arrest under section 267 SOSAA 2012?

Answer 3

No power of arrest, but consider obstruction if you encounter non-compliance to lawful entry.

Question 4

What are the four licenses under the SOSAA 2021?

Answer 4

On-license
Off-license
Special
Club

Question 5

Explain an on-license.

Answer 5

A premise that sells and supplies alcohol for consumption on the premise.

Question 6

Explain an off-license.

Answer 6

A premise that sells and supplies alcohol for consumption off the premise.

Question 7

Explain a special license.

Answer 7

A licence to sell or supply alcohol at a special occasion

Question 8

Explain a club licence

Answer 8

A licence to sell or supply alcohol at a premise to members or guests of members, where gain is not the priority.

Question 9

What two things must be displayed on a premise wall?

Answer 9

The SOSAA licence and the duty managers name.

Question 10

What is the definition of intoxication?

Answer 10

Intoxicated means observably affected by alcohol, other drugs or substances to such a degree that two or more of the following are evident.

Speech is impaired
Coordination is impaired
Appearance is impaired
Behaviour is impaired

Question 11

What are the the differences between a restricted and supervised area in regards to patrons.

Answer 11

Nothing to do with consuming alcohol.

A person under 18 is not allowed in a restricted area at any time.

A person under 18 is only allowed in a supervised area if they are with a parent or legal guardian.

Question 12

What section of the SOSAA allows you Power to demand details from specific people inside a licenced premise?

Answer 12

Section 269

Question 13

When is the only time can you exercise section 269 and what can you demand?

Answer 13

Cause to suspect committing an offence under the SOSAA 2021.

Name, address, DOB, ID

Question 14

If someone fails to give you details under section 269 when you have good cause to suspect they are committing an offence under the SOSAA 2012, what are your options.

Answer 14

Caution, then if still no compliance arrest under section 269 (3)

Question 15

What are some of the exceptions for persons under of the age of 18 working in a supervised area, what tasks can they carry out as employees?

Answer 15

cleaning, repairing, maintaining , altering or restocking the area or equipment.

Removing or replacing such equipment.

Stocktaking

Checking or removing cash

Preparing or serving any meal

Sell and supply alcohol

Question 16

What are some of the exceptions for persons under of the age of 18 working in a restricted area, what tasks can they carry out as employees?

Answer 16

cleaning, repairing, maintaining , altering or restocking the area or equipment.

Removing or replacing such equipment.

Stocktaking

Checking or removing cash

Preparing or serving any meal

MUST NOT sell or supply alcohol

Question 17

What is the main difference between workers under 18 in a supervised or restricted area?

Answer 17

Under 18 year old workers can sell and supply alcohol in a supervised area but not in a restricted area.

Question 18

What are four offences a Duty Manager is liable for?

Answer 18

Allows intoxicated people to remain

Selling alcohol after hours (30mins to close down)

Sell and supply of alcohol to minors

Vicarious liability (liable for any behaviour by intoxicated patrons)

Question 19

What section of the SOSAA allows Police to temporary close licensed premises?

Answer 19

Section 266

Question 20

What are the two main incidents that allow Police to close a licenced premise under section 266?

Answer 20

Riot or serious disorder (fighting)

Question 21

How long can Police close a premise down for after exercising section 266?

Answer 21

24 hours from the end of the day the order was made.

Question 22

What does Section 38 of the Summary offences Act 1981 refer to in regards to Alcohol?

Answer 22

Public place offences

Question 23

What are public place offences referencing section 28 of the Summary of Offences Act 1981?

Answer 23

Minors drinking alcohol in any public place unaccompanied.

Minors possesses alcohol for consumption.

Any age drinking or possessing alcohol for consumption in any public transport.

Question 24

What does section 36 of the Policing Act 2008 cover?

Answer 24

Detox procedures.

Question 25

What are three main criteria for a detox?

Answer 25

Incapable of protecting themselves from physical harm.

Likely to cause physical harm to another person.

Likely to cause significant property damage.

Question 26

What is the first thing to consider for a detox?

Answer 26

Does the person need medical treatment.

Question 27

if the person does not need medical treatment, what are three options in order?

Answer 27

Take home
Temporary shelter
Police Station

Question 28

What is the max period a person can be detoxed at a Police station?

Answer 28

12 hours
Then a check by a medical practitioner
Then another 12 hours