146Controlling promotion of undesirable liquor products

146 Controlling promotion of undesirable liquor products (1) The Director may issue a direction to prohibit or restrict the sale, supply or service of any liquor product that, in the opinion of the Director, appeals to children. (2) A liquor product is taken to appeal to children if: (a) the name of the product or the design of its packaging is attractive to children; or (b) the product is likely to be confused with a non-alcoholic beverage or confectionary product. (3) Before taking action under subsection (1), the Director must give the manufacturer or supplier of the product written notice: (a) identifying the liquor product; and (b) stating the nature of the proposed prohibition or restriction; and (c) stating the reasons for the proposed prohibition or restriction; and (d) inviting the manufacturer or supplier to show cause, in writing and within 28 days from the date the notice is given, why the product should not be prohibited or restricted. (4) After considering any response received within 28 days of the date of the notice, the Director may: (a) take no action; or (b) issue a direction prohibiting or restricting the sale or supply of the liquor product. (5) As soon as practicable after making a decision under this section, the Director must give a decision notice to the manufacturer or supplier.

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