Sales & Supply of Alcohol

Question 1

4 types of licences

Answer 1

1. On licence
2. Off licence
3. Club licence
4. Special licence

Question 2

What is an ‘on licence’ & what section of the sale & supply of alcohol act 2012 does it correspond with?

Answer 2

Section 14

To sell or supply alcohol on premises or on a conveyance

Examples: Pubs, Restaurants, BYO

Question 3

What is an ‘off licence’ & what section of the sale & supply of alcohol act 2012 does it correspond with?

Answer 3

Section 17

Allows for consumption off the premises

Examples: Bottle stores & Supermarkets

Question 4

What is a ‘club licence’ & what section of the sale & supply of alcohol act 2012 does it correspond with?

Answer 4

Section 21

Restrictions apply to people who are allowed to drink in a club, but cannot be open to the public. Members of another club with visiting rights & visitors of club members are permitted.

Example: Private Sports Club

Question 5

What is a ‘special licence’ & what section of the sale & supply of alcohol act 2012 does it correspond with?

Answer 5

Section 22

Question 6

What information must be displayed at a licensed premises?

Answer 6

1. Section 56/57: The license with hours of trade & conditions
2. Section 214(3): The name of the on duty manager

Question 7

What is the definition of ‘restricted area’ with regards to the Supply of Alcohol Act 2012?

Answer 7

Area is restricted to ages 18+

Example: Slot machine room

Question 8

What is the definition of ‘supervised area’ with regards to the Supply of Alcohol Act 2012?

Answer 8

Minors must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian (this does not include restricted areas)

Question 9

What is the definition of ‘intoxication’ with regards to the Supply of Alcohol Act 2012?

Answer 9

Observably affected by alcohol / drugs & must have 2 or more of the following affects:
1. Appearance affected
2. Behaviour affected
3. Coordination affected
4. Speech is impaired

Question 10

What is the legal age to serve alcohol

Answer 10

16 years of age whilst under supervision of an adult employee

Question 11

Minors may also be present in supervised or restricted areas if they are employed for?

Answer 11

1. Maintenance
2. Stocktaking
3. Cleaning
4. Catering
5. Repairs

Question 12

Section 243(1) & 244(2)

Answer 12

Section 243(1): Underage purchasing of alcohol from a licensed premises

Section 243(2): Minors purchasing alcohol at request of a constable acting in her duties.

Question 13

Section 247

Answer 13

Unauthorised sale & supply of alcohol

Fines for licensee & or manager:
$20k & or up to 7 days license suspension

Question 14

Section 248

Answer 14

Selling & supplying alcohol to someone who is already believed to be intoxicated

Fines for licensee & or manager:
$10k & or up to 7 days license suspension

Fines for bar staff:
$2000

Question 15

Section 249

Answer 15

Licensed premises allows a person to become intoxicated.

Fine for license & or manager
$10k & or up to 7 day’s license suspension

Question 16

Section 252

Answer 16

Allows for an intoxicated person to remain on licensed premises

Fine to license & or manager $5000

Question 17

Section 253

Answer 17

Allows violent, quarrelsome, insulting, insulting or disorderly conduct on licensed premises

Fine to license & or manager $10k

Question 18

Section 256

Answer 18

Allows person to be on licensed premises outside licensed hours

Fine to license & or manager $10k

Question 19

What is the latest time a person (including employees) can remain on a licensed premises after the licensed hours?

Answer 19

30 minutes

Question 20

Section 267

Answer 20

Power to enter & inspect licensed premises

Question 21

Section 269

Answer 21

Power to demand information after entering a licensed premises to obtain Name, Address, DOB from employees or patrons if RGTB to be illegally present

Question 22

Section 266

Answer 22

Power to close the licensed premises in order to prevent incidents or to regain control of an incident that is out of control

Question 23

Section 38(3)(a) & (b)