Part 7

Offences

Children and alcohol

Allowing the sale of alcohol to children
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1
A person to whom subsection (2) applies commits an offence if he knowingly allows the sale of alcohol on relevant premises to an individual aged under 18.
2
This subsection applies to a person who works at the premises in a capacity, whether paid or unpaid, which authorises him to prevent the sale.
3
A person to whom subsection (4) applies commits an offence if he knowingly allows alcohol to be supplied on relevant premises by or on behalf of a club—
a
to or to the order of a member of the club who is aged under 18, or
b
to the order of a member of the club, to an individual who is aged under 18.
4
This subsection applies to—
a
a person who works on the premises in a capacity, whether paid or unpaid, which authorises him to prevent the supply, and
b
any member or officer of the club who at the time of the supply is present on the relevant premises in a capacity which enables him to prevent it.
5
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.