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- art. 57B inserted by 2011 c. 18 (N.I.) s. 5
[F1PART 1N.I.OFFENCES PUNISHABLE WITH LEVEL 3 FINE ON THE STANDARD SCALE
F1Sch. 10A inserted (1.5.2012 for specified purposes, 10.12.2012 for specified purposes, 1.1.2013 for specified purposes) by Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 18), s. 18, Sch. 1; S.R. 2012/48, art. 2, Sch.; S.R. 2012/405, art. 2, Sch.; S.R. 2012/420, art. 2, Sch.
| Article of Order | General nature of offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 30(8) | Selling of intoxicating liquor etc. otherwise than in accordance with an occasional licence | 3-4 |
| [F230(8A) | Failure to observe term or condition of occasional licence | 3-4] |
| 30(9) | Failure to admit constable where there is an occasional licence | 3-4 |
| 47(7) | Selling of intoxicating liquor etc. otherwise than during hours or in premises specified in an extension licence | 3-4 |
| [F348B(9) | Contravening condition of major event order | 3-4] |
| 50(2) | Selling etc. of intoxicating liquor for consumption off the premises on Christmas Day or Easter Day | 3-4 |
| 51(5) | Failure to comply with conditions as to sale etc. in guest houses and restaurants | 3-4 |
| [F451(6) | Failure to display notice relating to licence conditions. | 3-4] |
| 52(2) | Failure to comply with conditions as to sale etc. in places of public entertainment | 3-4 |
| 52A(2) | Failure to comply with conditions as to sale etc. in indoor arenas [F5or outdoor stadia] | 3-4 |
| [F652B(9) | Provision of sample in contravention of local producer’s licence.Failure by local producer to display notice on own premises.Consumption on premises of intoxicating liquor purchased there | 3-4 |
| 52C(8) | Failure by local producer to display notice at point of sale on other licensed premises. | 3-4 |
| 52D(13) | Provision of sample in contravention of local producer’s licence. | 3-4] |
| Failure by local producer to display notice at point of sale at unlicensed place. | ||
| Consumption of intoxicating liquor at unlicensed place | ||
| [F752F(11) | Failure by local producer to display notice on part of premises to which authorisation under Article 52F applies | 3-4] |
| 54(2) | Failure to comply with conditions as to sale etc. in seamen's canteens | 3-4 |
| [F854A(5) | Selling intoxicating liquor in a form which enables self-service or by means of vending machine | 3-4] |
| 56(2) | Permitting consumption of intoxicating liquor in unlicensed part of premises | 3-4 |
| 57(1) or (2) | Breaching terms of off-licence | 3-4 |
| [F957ZA(5) | Breaching restrictions on drinks promotions | 3-4] |
| [F1058B(8) or (10) | Contravening conditions attached to authorisation for underage function; selling etc intoxicating liquor to, or permitting consumption of it by, person aged 18 or over during underage function | 3-4] |
| 60B(4) | Failure to display notice relating to age | 3-4 |
| 65(1) | Allowing prostitutes to assemble on licensed premises | 3-4 |
| 69A(4) | Keeping premises open after closure made under Article 69A | 3-4 |
| 80(5) | Failure to comply with licence for non-seagoing vessels | 3-4] |
F2Words in Sch. 10A Pt. 1 inserted (6.4.2022) by Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (c. 7), ss. 22(5), 47(2); S.R. 2022/63, art. 2, Sch.
F3Words in Sch. 10A Pt. 1 inserted (6.4.2022) by Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (c. 7), ss. 7(2), 47(2); S.R. 2022/63, art. 2, Sch.
F4Words in Sch. 10A Pt. 1 inserted (6.4.2022) by Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (c. 7), ss. 17(4), 47(2); S.R. 2022/63, art. 2, Sch.
F5Words in Sch. 10A Pt. 1 inserted (1.9.2016) by Licensing Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 24), ss. 7(3), 8(1)
F6Words in Sch. 10A Pt. 1 inserted (6.4.2022) by Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (c. 7), ss. 10(9), 47(2); S.R. 2022/63, art. 2, Sch.
F7Words in Sch. 10A Pt. 1 inserted (1.6.2022) by Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (c. 7), ss. 11(11), 47(2); S.R. 2022/133, art. 2, Sch.
F8Words in Sch. 10A Pt. 1 inserted (1.10.2022) by Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (c. 7), ss. 18(2), 47(2); S.R. 2022/180, arts. 1(2), 2, Sch.
F9Words in Sch. 10A Pt. 1 inserted (1.10.2022) by Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (c. 7), ss. 19(2), 47(2); S.R. 2022/180, arts. 1(2), 2, Sch.
F10Words in Sch. 10A Pt. 1 inserted (6.4.2022) by Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (c. 7), ss. 14(6), 47(2); S.R. 2022/63, art. 2, Sch.
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