Summary Offences Regulation 2025
5Certain seized liquor may be immediately disposed of
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5 Certain seized liquor may be immediately disposed of
5 Certain seized liquor may be immediately disposed of
(1) A police officer may immediately dispose of seized liquor if—
(a) when the liquor is seized, the liquor—
(i) is in a container that is unsealed or from which part of the contents have been removed, or
(ii) is, or will likely soon become, unfit for human consumption, and
(b) it is not inappropriate or unreasonable to do so, including because of the quantity or value of the liquor.
(2) The police officer must ensure seized liquor is disposed of in a way that ensures the liquor is not capable of being consumed.