117Procuring transfer by fraud

117 Procuring transfer by fraud

(1) A person must not procure the transfer of a licence or BYO permit by fraud or false representation.

S. 117(2) substituted by No. 58/2011 s. 60.

(2) If a person is found guilty of an offence under subsection (1), the principal registrar of the Magistrates' Court must notify, in writing, the Commission of that finding of guilt as soon as practicable after that finding.

S. 117(3) substituted by No. 58/2011 s. 60, amended by No. 26/2022 s. 23(1).

(3) The Commission, the Chief Commissioner of Police or a liquor inspector may apply to the Magistrates' Court for a declaration that the transfer is void.

S. 117(4) substituted by No. 58/2011 s. 60.

(4) On application under subsection (3), the Magistrates' Court may—

(a) declare the transfer void; and

(b) if it does so, make an order that the person found guilty under subsection (1) be disqualified from holding a licence or BYO permit for a period not exceeding 3 years.