Closure of premises in face of riot or tumult
141A Closure of premises in face of riot or tumult
On application made by an investigator, a magistrate, or, if a magistrate is not available, 2 justices, may order that all or any of the licensed premises in a locality in which a riot or tumult is happening, or is reasonably expected to happen, be closed during a period specified in the order.
If an investigator informs the commissioner that a magistrate or 2 justices are not readily available to deal with an application under subsection (1), the commissioner may order that all or any of the licensed premises in a locality in which a riot or tumult is happening, or is reasonably expected to happen, be closed during a period of not longer than 48 hours stated in the order.
An order under subsection (2) about licensed premises applying for a period (the initial period) does not preclude a magistrate or 2 justices making an order under subsection (1) about the premises applying for a period that includes part of the initial period.
A person must not knowingly contravene an order under subsection (1) or (2).
Maximum penalty for subsection (4)—25 penalty units.
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