Drinking and the Law
Supply of Alcohol to minorsSupplying alcohol to minors is an offence with significant penalties. Neither adults or young people are permitted to supply or serve alcohol to, or buy alcohol for, young people under the age of 18. To find out more about the laws and penalties concerning the supply of alcohol to young people, go to: www.olgr.nsw.gov.auTrading hours of licensed premisesAll licensed premises in NSW have specified trading hours. There are some premises that are allowed to trade for 24 hours. It is illegal for pubs and clubs to sell and serve alcohol outside their permitted hours of trading. For more information, go to: www.olgr.nsw.gov.auLiquor licencesThe NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing is responsible for issuing liquor licences in NSW. They can provide information on the various types of licences, probity issues and costs of licences. Go to: www.olgr.nsw.gov.auPutting on a public function - your responsibilitiesHosting or managing a public function where alcohol will be supplied involves a lot of planning as well as fulfilling certain legal requirements. "Safer Celebrations: A guide for event managers" can be found on the NSW Government Community Builders website: www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/building_stronger/safer/e_guide.html In conjunction with the Southern NSW B & S Task Force, NSW Police Force has contributed to the production of "Guidelines for B & S Balls". These guidelines are a valuable and practical resource for those in rural communities who are responsible for organising and hosting B & S balls. For information and advice on hosting a public function for young people, go to: www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/building_stronger/safer/ckit.html Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)The responsible service of alcohol is a key requirement of the Liquor Act and the Registered Clubs Act. It is an offence to sell liquor to a person who is noticeably intoxicated. All bar staff, managers and licensees must be formally trained in responsible service. For more information on the Responsible Service of Alcohol as well as RSA courses available, contact the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing at: www.olgr.nsw.gov.au |