TASMANIA POLICE
Matthew Shea - Acting Inspector Northern District Support Services
As theendof thefinancial year draws nearweareagain challenged by COVID-19 and the potential implications on the community. The norm of social distancing and use of technology to assist contact tracing is important in the ongoing safety of all Tasmanians and I encourage you to continue to support and promote the use of these strategies. Information can be sought at https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/business-and- employees/business-restrictions The winter period is a time where people patrons spend significantly more time indoors and increases the potential for people’s inability to recognise that they have been drinking in excess. This increase in alcohol consumption has direct impact on the community and the recent increase in public order incidents has given cause for an increased police presence in hotels and clubs across the state. The increased police presence is to support staff and provide a safe environment for patrons and staff alike. I encourage staff to engage with police personnel surrounding concerns they maybe encountering, or if they require assistance with patrons utilise the police presence while it is present. I will further take this opportunity to remind staff about the use of ‘fake’ or borrowed identification documents that are commonly used by young persons to enter or attempt to enter licensed premises and further purchase alcohol. It is an offence for the young person to produce the evidence of identity, however it is incumbent on staff to check identification documents for their legitimacy as it an offence to have or serve young persons on licensed premises.
Section 70 of the Liquor Licensing Act 1990 states that liquor must not be sold or served to young persons and section 71 of the Liquor Licensing Act 1990 states liquor must not be supplied to young persons on licensed premises or permit premises. T his means that – • You must not serve/sell/supply alcohol to people under the age of 18 years. • If in doubt — check it out!! Always ask for proof of age. As a general rule, if a person looks under 25 years of age they should be asked to show proof of age. • It is an offence to sell or serve alcohol to an underage person and the law allows for a personal fine of up to 50 penalty units ($8 400) for the employee and a fine of up to 100 penalty units ($16 800) for the licensee or permit holder. It is also an offence for anyone (including patrons) to supply alcohol to an underage person and a fine up to 50 penalty units ($8 400) can apply. • The responsibility rests with the person serving, not security or door staff. • You must be presented with acceptable identification on request • Even alcohol in desserts must be considered • Reduce your liability by being alert and consistent. Tasmania Police is proactive in supporting its relationship with all industry stakeholders and I encourage you to contact 131444 if you require our assistance.
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