205Definitions

205 Definitions

205 Definitions

(cf Intoxicated Persons Act 1979, s 3)

In this Part—

authorised place of detention means—

(a) a police station, or

(b) a detention centre within the meaning of the Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987 approved for the time being by the Minister for the purposes of this Part as an authorised place of detention.

detention officer means a police officer, a correctional officer (within the meaning of the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999) or a person in charge of or employed in a detention centre (within the meaning of the Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987).

intoxicated person means a person who appears to be seriously affected by alcohol or another drug or a combination of drugs.

public place includes a school.

responsible person includes any person who is capable of taking care of an intoxicated person including—

(a) a friend or family member, or

(b) an official or member of staff of a government or non-government organisation or facility providing welfare or alcohol or other drug rehabilitation services.