Liquor Licensing Act 1990
77Young person not to have possession or control of liquor on licensed premises or permit premises
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77 Young person not to have possession or control of liquor on licensed premises or permit premises
(1) [Section 77 Subsection (1) amended by No. 51 of 2015, s. 80, Applied:01 Sep 2016] A person under the age of 18 years must not have possession or control of liquor on–
(a) licensed premises; or
(b) [Section 77 Subsection (1) amended by No. 51 of 2015, s. 80, Applied:01 Sep 2016] permit premises.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a person who –
(a) has possession or charge of liquor in the course of work; and
(b) [Section 77 Subsection (2) amended by No. 40 of 2003, Sched. 2, Applied:15 Sep 2003] is working under the direct and personal supervision of a person who has attained the age of 18 years.