Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Summary of Alcohol Law-- By Lawstuff

Alcohol

It is illegal to buy and sell alcohol to when someone is under 18.

When caught buying alcohol under 18, you will be given a warning or a formal caution by police, and the person selling alcohol can be fined severely or sent to prison.

When buying alcohol or entering a place restricted to adult, you should provide your ID if asked by staff or police. If you do not provide ID or no good excuse, you will be given warning or a fine. Also use fake ID is against law. For more information please find Fake ID page.

It is not permitted for you to drink in licensed premises where sell or serve alcohol with permission of government. The penalty is applied by police and you can choose to receive it or go to court.

It is ok for you to drink on private premises with the permission of your parents or guardian. If not, the supply person will be given heavy fine or even sent to prison.
It is illegal to drink on public places except you are with responsible adult or a very good reason. Otherwise the police will fine you.


Reference:
Lawstuff, 2012, Alcohol, Viewed on 31 October 2012, <http://www.lawstuff.org.au/nsw_law/topics/Alcohol>

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