135Averments

135 Averments

For the purposes of this Act, if an informant avers—

(a) that any liquid is or may be liquor; or

S. 135(b) amended by Nos 39/2002 s. 12(b), 59/2009 s. 30(k).

(b) that a person present on licensed premises under a general licence, a late night (general) licence, an on‑premises licence or a late night (on‑premises) licence relating to licensed premises where accommodation for residents is provided is not a resident; or

(c) that premises on which an alleged offence took place were licensed premises or authorised premises; or

(d) that a person had not attained the age of 18 years—

the averment is evidence—

(e) that the liquid is liquor; or

(f) that the person is not a resident; or

(g) that the premises on which the alleged offence took place were licensed premises or authorised premises; or

(h) that the person had not attained that age—

as the case requires.