Liquor Act 2019
259Power to suspend sales at major event
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259 Power to suspend sales at major event (1) The following persons may, by order, suspend or restrict the sale of liquor under a major event authority: (a) the Director; (b) a police officer who: (i) is in charge of a police station; or (ii) is of or above the rank of Senior Sergeant. (2) An order under subsection (1) may be made if the Director or police officer believes on reasonable grounds that: (a) the licensee is in breach of a condition of the licence or authority; or (b) there is an imminent threat of, or actual, alcohol-related violence or anti-social behaviour on or in the licensed
Liquor Act 2019 141 (3) A suspension or restriction under this section has effect for a maximum of 7 days or a shorter period determined by the person making the order. (4) The person making the order must, without delay, give written notice of the suspension or restriction to the following: (b) the Minister; (c) the Chairperson; (d) the Director, unless the Director is making the order. (5) The notice must include the period of suspension and reasons for the suspension.