644BEstablishment of alcohol-free zones

644B Establishment of alcohol-free zones

644B Establishment of alcohol-free zones

(1) After complying with the procedures set out in sections 644 and 644A, the council may, by resolution, adopt a proposal (with or without modifications) to establish an alcohol-free zone.

(2) The resolution has the effect of establishing the alcohol-free zone in accordance with the terms of the resolution.

(3) After making the resolution, the council must, by notice published in a manner that the council is satisfied is likely to bring the notice to the attention of members of the public in the area as a whole or in a part of the area that includes the zone concerned—

(a) declare that an alcohol-free zone has been established, and

(b) specify the period (or, in the case of a zone established for one or more special events, the day or days) for which the alcohol-free zone is to operate.

(4) An alcohol-free zone may be re-established from time to time, in accordance with this Part, for further periods each not exceeding 4 years.

s 644B: Ins 1995 No 79, Sch 1 [4]. Am 2008 No 101, Sch 2 [3]; 2018 No 25, Sch 2.18 [5].