LCQ Intoxication and Harm Minimisation 2

Question 1

What strategies can a NZ duty manager use to slow down a patron's rate of alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

Offer food, suggest non-alcoholic alternatives, slow service, engage in conversation, and serve water between drinks

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Serve smaller glasses but at a faster rate

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Add water to the patron's drinks without their knowledge

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There are no legal strategies — the patron decides their own pace

Question 2

Under NZ law, can a duty manager refuse entry to a person who appears intoxicated before entering the premises?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the duty manager can and should refuse entry to anyone who appears intoxicated

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No — everyone has a right to enter licensed premises

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Only if the person is aggressive, not just intoxicated

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Only if there is a sign saying 'Management reserves the right to refuse entry'

Question 3

What is the 'good host' practice of providing low-alcohol and non-alcoholic options on NZ premises?

Accepted Answer

A requirement under host responsibility to ensure a reasonable range of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages is available

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A suggestion that has no legal backing

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Only required in restaurants, not bars

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Only required after midnight

Question 4

What is the duty manager's obligation regarding promotions that encourage excessive drinking?

Accepted Answer

They must not allow promotions that encourage excessive or rapid consumption of alcohol

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Any promotion is acceptable as long as it is advertised

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Promotions are only restricted on Sundays

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The duty manager has no control over marketing decisions

Question 5

What factor most affects how quickly alcohol affects a person, which duty managers should understand?

Accepted Answer

Body weight, gender, food consumption, rate of drinking, and individual tolerance all play a role

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Only the type of alcohol consumed matters

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Only body weight affects alcohol absorption

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Temperature of the drink is the main factor

Question 6

Under NZ law, what is the penalty for allowing an intoxicated person to remain on licensed premises?

Accepted Answer

A fine of up to $10,000 for the duty manager and/or licence suspension or cancellation

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A verbal warning from the licensing inspector

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No penalty — it is only an offence to serve them, not to let them stay

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A fine of $50 per hour the person remains