Averments
135 Averments
For the purposes of this Act, if an informant avers—
that any liquid is or may be liquor; or
S. 135(b) amended by Nos 39/2002 s. 12(b), 59/2009 s. 30(k).
that a person present on licensed premises under a general licence, a late night (general) licence, an on‑premises licence or a late night (on‑premises) licence relating to licensed premises where accommodation for residents is provided is not a resident; or
that premises on which an alleged offence took place were licensed premises or authorised premises; or
that a person had not attained the age of 18 years—
the averment is evidence—
that the liquid is liquor; or
that the person is not a resident; or
that the premises on which the alleged offence took place were licensed premises or authorised premises; or
that the person had not attained that age—
as the case requires.
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