LIQUOR CONTROL ACT 1988 - SECT 152NB

LIQUOR CONTROL ACT 1988 - SECT 152NB

152NB .         Object of Part

        (1)         The primary object of this Part is to minimise, in relation to areas with a concentration of licensed premises —

            (a)         harm, or the potential for harm, to people, or any group of people, in the areas; and

            (b)         adverse effects on the safety or welfare of people, or any group of people, in the areas; and

            (c)         adverse effects on the atmosphere, ambience, character or pleasantness of the areas; and

            (d)         public disturbances and public disorder in the areas.

        (2)         The references in subsection (1) to harm, the potential for harm, adverse effects, public disturbances and public disorder include references to harm, the potential for harm, adverse effects, public disturbances and public disorder whether or not arising from, or relating to, the use of liquor or any violence associated with the use of liquor.

        (3)         In carrying out functions under this Part, a person must have regard to the primary object of this Part.

        [Section 152NB inserted: No. 44 of 2022 s. 16.]