No. 34 of 2004 - Intoxicating Liquor Act 2004 (No. 34 of 2004)
What does this law do?
The primary purpose of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2004 is to amend the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988 in order to provide a clear statutory basis for the holding of alcohol-free events for persons under the age of 18 years in licensed premises (e.g. a nightclub),or part of a licensed premises (e.g. a function room in a hotel), at a time when intoxicating liquor is not being sold, supplied or consumed there and physical access to intoxicating liquor is securely prevented. The Act also provides that the 9.00 p.m. limit for the presence of persons under the age of 18 years in the bar of licensed premises will be extended to 10.00 p.m. during the period from 1 May to 30 September.
Contact Department: Department of Justice
Signed by the President on: 15.10.04