Cherbourg alcohol limits

Restricted area map: Cherbourg (PDF 490 kB)

The restricted area is the Cherbourg Shire, including the banks of the Barambah Creek bounding the community and the waterway where it passes through Cherbourg. All public and private places are included.

It is an offence to drink in a public place anywhere in Queensland.

Dry places

People living in Cherbourg may apply to have their home declared a 'dry place'.

Alcohol restrictions

The maximum amount of alcohol that a person can carry in Cherbourg Shire is 11.25 litres (1 carton of 30 x 375mL cans) of light or mid-strength beer - no wine and no spirits.

Light or mid-strength beer is the only type of alcohol allowed in your home.

Penalties

Maximum penalties for possessing illegal alcohol in Cherbourg:

• first offence $37,500
• second offence $52,500 and/or 6 months imprisonment
• third offence $75,000 and/or 18 months imprisonment

Vehicles found carrying alcohol above the set limits in the restricted area may be confiscated.

It is also an offence to attempt to bring illegal alcohol into the restricted area. The maximum penalty is $37,500.

The on the spot fine for drinking in a public place is $100 or $300 if under the age of 18. The maximum penalty for possessing alcohol in a dry place is $1900.

These penalties apply to all people living in, travelling through, visiting or working in the Cherbourg Shire.

Sly grogging

Penalties are in place to deter 'sly grogging' - selling alcohol (often at inflated prices) without a licence. Sly grog is a major cause of harm, violence, poor health and poverty in Indigenous communities. To report incidents of sly grogging phone the confidential Sly Grog Hotline on 1800 500 815.

More information

• dry places

You can also call the alcohol limits information line on 1300 789 000.

Last reviewed: 01 September 2009

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