Offences By Management And Staff

Question 1

How long after closing can you be charged with allowing persons to be on licensed premises outside licensing hours

Answer 1

Anytime later than 30mins after the premises was required to close

Question 2

What is vicarious liability

Answer 2

Licensees and managers can be legally liable for any offences committed by their bar staff. Unless that bar staff has been trained and performing out of their duties

Question 3

What is the defence if you allow a intoxicated person to remain on your licensed premises

Answer 3

If they prove they took reasonable steps to take a person to a place of safety, or remove person when they become aware of the situation

Question 4

What are the defences of supplying alcohol to minors

Answer 4

1. Is a parent or guardian of the minor, and supplies the alcohol in a responsible manner.
2. Believes on reasonable grounds that the minor is not a minor.
3. Believes on reasonable grounds that he or she has the express consent of the parent or guardian of the minor