Part 9Miscellaneous and general
Vessels, vehicles and moveable structures
I1128Power to prohibit sale of alcohol on ferries
1
This section applies to any vessel which is exempt premises by virtue of section 124(1)(d)(ii) (vessels engaged in ferry services).
2
A sheriff may—
a
on the application of a senior police officer, and
b
if satisfied that it is necessary to do so to prevent disorder,
make an order under subsection (3).
3
That is an order prohibiting, during such period as may be specified, the sale of alcohol on any vessel to which this section applies while engaged on—
a
any journey to or from a specified place within the sheriff's sheriffdom, or
b
a specified journey to or from such a place.
4
An order under subsection (3) has no effect in relation to any vessel unless a copy of it has been given by a senior police officer to the operator of the vessel.
5
A person who F1...—
a
sells or attempts to sell alcohol in breach of an order under subsection (3), or
b
allows the sale of alcohol in breach of such an order,
commits an offence.
6
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (5) is liable on summary conviction to—
a
a fine not exceeding £20,000,
b
imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or
c
both.
7
Subsection (3) of section 124, so far as applying to a vessel, applies for the purposes of subsection (3) of this section as it applies for the purpose of subsection (1) of that section.
8
In this section, “specified” means, in relation to an order under subsection (3), specified in the order.