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Question 1

What is the object of S4 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012?

Answer 1

Answer:
The object of the act is that:

• The sale, supply and consumption of alcohol should be undertaken safety and responsibly
• The harm caused by excessive or inappropriate consumption of alcohol should be minimised

Question 2

Under S4 - What is included as harm caused by the excessive or inappropriate consumption of alcohol?

Answer 2

Answer:

• Any crime, damage, death, disease, disorderly behaviour, illness, injury
• Directly or indirectly caused by excessive or inappropriate consumption of alcohol and
• Any harm to society generally or to the community directly or indirectly caused

Question 3

How long can a Constable order the closure of a licensed premise?

Answer 3

• A constable may order the closure of any licensed premise
• Until a time stated in the order
• Which must be no later than 24hrs from the end of day
• On which the order was made

Question 4

Section 267 - When can a Constable enter a licensed premise to check compliance?

Answer 4

• A constable may at any reasonable time enter to inspect any licensed premises to ensure compliance
• A constable may at ANYTIME enter the premise if they have RGTB that an offence against this act is being committed at that premises

Question 5

Section 269 - Police power to demand information (Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

Answer 5

• A constable who has RGTS
• Any person has/is/will commit an offence against this Act
• May require that person to provide
• Their name, address and DOB
• If the person fails or persists in refusing to provide their particulars
• and after being cautioned
• still refuse, he or she may be arrested without warrant