Police are warning that there’ll be a $550 on-the-spot fine – no excuses – for people trying to enter a licensed premises after being refused admission.
They will be visible throughout licenced premises and committed to make them as safe as possible.
Police say that “Fail to Quit” is an offence which could be an expensive decision on a night out.
It is an offence to try and re-enter or stay at a pub or club after being asked to leave by security, a staff member or Police.
If you have been refused entry or have been removed from a pub or club due to being drunk or disorderly, you must not attempt to re-enter that premises for a period of 24 hours.
This is an offence under S77 of the Liquor Act 2007 NSW.
You can be issued with a fine of $550 if you have been refused admission or been removed from a licenced premises because of drunkenness, violence, disorderly behaviour, quarrelsome, smoking in a non-smoking area, using or possessing prohibited drugs.
When asked to leave the patron should leave the vicinity immediately and not return for 24 hours.
Police are urging people to take responsibility for their actions and if asked to leave, do so.
They say that Failing to quit licenced premises and acts of violence will not be tolerated and it could lead to legal action.
Source:
Tuggerah Lakes Police