258Police power to suspend licence or authority

258 Police power to suspend licence or authority (1) The Commissioner of Police may suspend a licence or an authority if any of the following occurs, or is likely to occur, at or in the vicinity of the licensed premises and the officer considers it appropriate to do so: (a) an emergency or a natural disaster; (b) riotous conduct; (c) a breach of the peace; (d) a threat to public safety.

Liquor Act 2019 140 (3) The Commissioner of Police may also suspend a licence or an authority if: (a) the licensee, or the licensee's employee or agent, is being investigated for an offence against this Act; and (b) a police officer investigating the offence believes on reasonable grounds that the offence is likely to continue. (4) A suspension under this section has effect for a maximum of 48 hours or a shorter period determined by the Commissioner of Police. (5) The Commissioner of Police must, without delay, give written notice of the suspension to the following: (b) the Minister; (c) the Chairperson; (d) the Director. (6) The notice must include the period of suspension and reasons for the suspension.