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Mapoon alcohol limits

Image of Mapoon map.Restricted area map: Mapoon (PDF 869 kB)

The restricted area is the Mapoon Shire and includes all public and private places.

The restricted area includes all beaches and foreshores above the low tide level. This includes Janie Creek and the mouth of and lower reaches of the Wenlock River where it is bound on both sides by the community area.

All creeks on the northern and southern sides of the Wenlock River are included in the restricted area. The southern side is within the Napranum restricted area.

The lower and middle reaches of the Pennefather River are not included in the restricted area.

Alcohol restrictions

The maximum amount of alcohol that a person can have in Mapoon is:

  • 2 litres of wine (unfortified), and
  • 22.5 litres (2 x 30 can cartons) of light or mid-strength beer, and
  • 9 litres (1 x 24 can carton) of premixed spirits (up to 5.5% alcohol/volume)

Or

  • 2 litres of wine (unfortified), and
  • 33.75 litres (3 x 30 can cartons) of light or mid-strength beer

This amount is per person on foot, or per vehicle, boat or aircraft regardless of the number of people in it.

Dry places

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

Penalties

Maximum penalties for possessing illegal alcohol in Mapoon:

  • 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 limit 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.

It is an offence to drink in a public place. 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 restricted area.

More information

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

Last reviewed: 01 September 2009