Alcohol penalties and offences: residents
Changes to the NT Liquor Act
On 1 October 2019, liquor laws changed in the Northern Territory (NT).
The information below is currently under review.
For more up to date information, contact Licensing NT.
This page has information about penalties you can be given for alcohol offences under the law.
Penalties for consuming alcohol in a dry area without a special event permit including all of the following:
- confiscation or tip-out of alcohol by police
- on-the-spot fines and further monetary penalties
- a possible ban from drinking.
Go to the Department of Treasury and Finance website to find out more about penalty units and fines.
Penalties if you are over 18 years old
| Offence | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Breach of a private restricted area | 20 penalty units and seizure of alcohol |
| Breach of a public restricted area | 20 penalty units and seizure of alcohol |
| Breach of a general restricted area | 100 penalty units or six months jail |
| Breach of a special restricted area | 100 penalty units or six months jail |
| Breach of a regulated place | 5 penalty units and seizure of alcohol |
| Breach of alcohol protected area |
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Last updated: 06 November 2019