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Pormpuraaw alcohol limits

Image of Pormpuraaw map.Restricted area map: Pormpuraaw (PDF 1.41 MB)

Call 1300 789 000
for more information about the alcohol limits.

The restricted area incorporates the whole of the Pormpuraaw Shire and includes all public and private places.

Alcohol restrictions

No alcohol is allowed in Pormpuraaw, including home-brewed alcohol and home-brew equipment.

It is an offence to drink in a public place.

The Pormpuraaw United Brothers Sports Club has been granted a restricted liquor permit. It will provide full meals service and 3 and a half hours of alcohol service from Monday to Friday.

Alcohol service is limited to light and medium-strength beer.

Spirits and wine are banned. Takeaway sales are not permitted.

Alcohol may only be sold or supplied for drink on the club premises to:

  • club members
  • members of another club with formal reciprocal rights
  • guests of a member or reciprocal member, in the member's company

The club must apply for a new permit to operate every 6 months. The impact of trading on alcohol-related harm levels in the community will be evaluated at this time.

Penalties

Maximum penalties for possessing illegal alcohol in Pormpuraaw are:

  • 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 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 restricted area.

More information

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

Last reviewed: 07 October 2009