LIQUOR LICENSING ACT 1997 - SECT 116

LIQUOR LICENSING ACT 1997 - SECT 116

116—Power to remove or refuse entry to minors

        (1)         An authorised person may, if necessary, use reasonable force to remove a person from, or prevent the entry of a person onto, licensed premises if—

            (a)         either—

                  (i)         the person has failed to comply with a requirement under section 115(1); or

                  (ii)         the authorised person suspects on reasonable grounds that the person is under the age of 18 years; and

            (b)         the authorised person suspects on reasonable grounds that the person is entering the licensed premises for the purpose of consuming liquor in contravention of this Act.

        (2)         A person who—

            (a)         is removed from licensed premises, or refused entry to, or prevented from entering, licensed premises under this section; and

            (b)         enters or attempts to enter the licensed premises within the following 24 hours,

is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: $2 500.

Expiation fee: $210.