Minors on Licenced Premises

Question 1

What offence is committed by a minor under S242 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012?

Answer 1

Employing minors in a restricted area.

(while that area is open for the sale of alcohol)

Does not apply if the minor is the licensee’s spouse.

Question 2

What offence is committed by a minor under S244 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012?

Answer 2

Minors found in a restricted area or supervised area.

Sup area: unless supervised by a parent or guardian.

Question 3

What offence is committed by a minor under S243 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012?

Answer 3

Minors purchasing alcohol on or from a licenced premises.

Question 4

What is meant by Controlled purchase operations:

Answer 4

S243(2) does NOT apply to a person who buys alcohol on or from a licenced premises at the request of a constable acting in the course of his her duties.