Liquor Act 2007
144URemedial action—accumulation of 4–5 demerit points
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144U Remedial action—accumulation of 4–5 demerit points
144U Remedial action—accumulation of 4–5 demerit points
(1) This section applies if, during any 3-year period, at least 4, but not more than 5, relevant demerit points are in force for a licensee or manager, or former licensee or manager, of a licensed premises other than club premises.
(2) If the Authority is satisfied that it is appropriate in the circumstances, the Authority may do any of the following—
(a) suspend the licence for the licensed premises for a period of up to 7 days,
(b) impose any condition on the licence for the licensed premises the Authority considers necessary to address—
(i) the risk of a demerit offence being committed, or
(ii) the likelihood of a prescribed complaint being made in relation to the licensee or manager.
s 144U: Ins 2020 No 40, Sch 1.1[9].