Alcohol penalties and offences: residents
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 February 2019