Secondary Supply of Alcohol

Penalties & Offences

Under the NSW Liquor Act 2007;

-A person must not sell liquor to a minor

-A person must not supply liquor to a minor on licensed premises

-A person must not supply liquor to a minor on any premises other than licensed premises unless the person is a parent of guardian of the minor

-A person must not obtain liquor from licensed premises on behalf of a minor

-A licensee must not, on licensed premises, allow liquor to be sold or supplied to a minor

-A person must not send, order or request a minor to obtain liquor from a licensed premises

-It is an offence for a responsible adult (accompanying a minor) to allow a minor to consume liquor while in a hotel or on club premises

Maximum Penalty : $11,000 for each minor supplied.

A minor is defined as a person under the age of 18 years.

Young Persons (under 18yrs): A range of offences may apply specifically to young people. Penalties range from an on the spot infringement notice fine of $20 up to a maximum fine of $11,000.
-Possession by a minor of liquor in a public place ($20).
-Consumption by a minor of liquor in a public place ($20).
-Consumption by a minor of liquor on licensed premises (up to $2,200).

-Minor supply liquor to minor (up to $11,000).
 

Additional Information:
An individual may incur penalties for multiple offences over a single incident eg. 'possess' and 'consume' liquor in a public place.

Offences relating to the use of false IDs may incur penalties up to $2,200.

Conditions of Use : Contact the Administrator