Penalties for selling or supplying alcohol to a disorderly person
It is an offence to sell or supply liquor to a disorderly person on licensed premises. It is also an offence to allow a disorderly person to consume liquor on licensed premises.
The penalties listed below are current as at 1 July. The values change each year on this date.
Penalties for licensed venue staff and employers
| Offence | Penalty |
|---|---|
Supplying or allowing the supply of alcohol to a disorderly patron | $77,400 for the licensee, permit holder or approved manager $12,384 for any other person |
Allowing alcohol to be consumed by a disorderly person |
Read more about penalties for irresponsible service of alcohol.
Penalties for disorderly patrons
Penalties apply to the patron too, so by removing them from the premises you are doing them a favour!
| Offence | Penalty |
|---|---|
Disorderly person attempting to enter a licensed premises after being refused | $7,740 |
Disorderly person or a person causing a disturbance when refusing to leave a licensed premises | |
Disorderly person on licensed premises | $3,870 |
Also consider...
- Download our 'Follow the law' posters and LCD images.
- Learn more about RSA training.
- Read about responsible service of gambling (RSG) training.
- Find out more about refusal of service.
- Subscribe to the Inside Liquor and Gaming newsletter.
- Last reviewed: 6 Feb 2020
- Last updated: 1 Jul 2023