Closure of unsafe or unhealthy premises
140 Closure of unsafe or unhealthy premises
If, in respect of licensed premises, the commissioner considers the safety or health of members of the public to be endangered or prejudiced because of—
absence or inadequacy of fire prevention equipment on the premises; or
inadequacy of entrances to or exits from the premises; or
any condition of, or thing on, the premises that constitutes a health hazard; or
any other reason relating to safety or health that the commissioner considers sufficient;
the commissioner must give to the licensee, and the owner of the premises, an order to close the premises, and to keep them closed, until all orders in respect of the premises relating to—
public safety from risk of fire; or
matters of health;
have been complied with to the commissioner’s satisfaction.
If, in the commissioner’s opinion, circumstances justify action under subsection (1), an order for closure may issue without prior notice to the licensee or owner of the licensed premises.
A person must not contravene an order under subsection (1).
Maximum penalty for subsection (3)—25 penalty units.
In this section—
premises includes part of premises.
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