Intoxication and Harm Minimisation Flashcards
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Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, what is 'intoxication' legally defined by in NZ?
Answer: Observable signs such as slurred speech, loss of coordination, or aggressive behaviour
The Act does not define intoxication by a specific BAC figure. Instead, duty managers must assess observable behavioural signs such as slurred speech, impaired balance, or aggressive behaviour.
In NZ, what is the maximum penalty for allowing an intoxicated person to remain on licensed premises?
Answer: $10,000 fine for the licensee and $4,000 for the duty manager
Allowing an intoxicated person to remain on licensed premises can result in a fine of up to $10,000 for the licensee and up to $4,000 for the duty manager.
What is the concept of 'secondary harm' in the NZ alcohol harm minimisation framework?
Answer: Harm caused to people other than the drinker — such as family members, road users, or bystanders
Secondary harm refers to harm experienced by people other than the drinker, such as victims of alcohol-fuelled violence, family members, and other road users.
What is the NZ legal position on providing free water to patrons on on-licensed premises?
Answer: On-licensed premises must make potable water available free of charge at all times
The Act requires that potable (drinkable) water be made available free of charge at all times on on-licensed premises as a harm minimisation measure.
Under NZ harm minimisation principles, when should a duty manager intervene with a patron who has been drinking steadily but does not yet appear obviously intoxicated?
Answer: Proactively, by monitoring consumption patterns and offering water or food before intoxication occurs
Harm minimisation requires proactive intervention — monitoring drinking rates, offering food and water, and engaging patrons — before intoxication occurs, not only after it is visible.
In NZ, what does 'detoxification' in the context of licensed premises mean for a duty manager's legal obligations?
Answer: A duty manager must ensure intoxicated patrons get home safely by arranging transport
While the Act does not impose an explicit duty to arrange transport, the duty of care concept means a duty manager should take reasonable steps to ensure intoxicated patrons do not harm themselves or others after leaving, including offering to arrange safe transport.