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Penalties

Under the Liquor Act 1992 there are various penalties for irresponsible service of alcohol.

Minors:

sell liquor to a minor
give liquor to a minor
allow liquor to be given to a minor; and/or
allow a minor to consume liquor

Penalty

Licensee, nominee, or manager - $18,750 – or an infringement notice of $1875.
Bar attendant or staff - $3,000 – or an infringement notice of $600.

Unduly Intoxicated Patrons:

sell liquor to an intoxicated patron
give liquor to an intoxicated patron
allow liquor to be given to the patron; and/or
allow the patron to consume liquor

Penalty

Licensee, nominee, or manager - $37,500.
Bar attendant or staff - $6,000.

Irresponsible Hospitality Practices:

licensee engages in practices or promotions that encourage rapid or excessive consumption of liquor.

Penalty

Licensee, nominee, or manager - $7,500.

In respect to any irresponsible service of alcohol practices – a Licensee and/or Nominee are liable to having disciplinary action commenced against them for irresponsible service practices as well as failing to comply with the Liquor Act and Regulations which may result in one or more of the following penalties:

up to $10,000 fine
suspension of the licence
cancellation of the licence
formal reprimand of the licensee; and/or
disqualification of the licensee from holding a licence

Mandatory suspension of licence

If a licensee is convicted of 2 offences in relation to minors or intoxicated persons within a two year period the licence will be automatically suspended.

Last updated 15 June 2005.