Part 2
Sale and supply of alcohol generally
Offences and closure of premises:
Other offences on licensed premises
252Allowing intoxication on licensed premises
The licensee or a manager of any licensed premises who allows an intoxicated person to be or remain on the licensed premises commits an offence.
A person who commits an offence against subsection (1) is liable on conviction to a fine of not more than $5,000.
It is a defence to a charge under subsection (1) if the defendant satisfies the court that, as soon as the defendant or any employee of the licensee became aware of the situation, reasonable steps were taken in respect of the intoxicated person concerned, either—
- to take the person to a place of safety on the licensed premises; or
- to remove the person from the licensed premises.