The restricted area covers the whole of the Yarrabah Shire and includes all public and private places.
Alcohol restrictions
The maximum amount of alcohol a person can have in the Yarrabah Shire is limited to:
- 11.25 litres (1 x 30 can carton) of light or mid-strength beer OR
- 750 ml (1 bottle) of unfortified wine
Cask wine, fortified wine, full-strength beer and pre-mixed spirits are not allowed in Yarrabah.
This amount is per person on foot, or per vehicle, boat or aircraft regardless of the number of people in it.
It is an offence to drink in a public place.
Dry places
People living in Yarrabah may apply to have their home declared a 'dry place'.
Penalties
Maximum penalties for possessing illegal alcohol in Yarrabah are:
- first offence $37,500
- second offence $52,500 and/or 6 months imprisonment
- third offence $75,000 and/or 18 months imprisonment
Vehicles found carrying alcohol above the set limit in the restricted area may be confiscated.
It is also an offence to attempt to bring illegal alcohol into the restricted area. The maximum penalty is $37,500.
The on the spot fine for drinking in a public place is $100 or $300 if under the age of 18.
The maximum penalty for possessing alcohol in a dry place is $1900.
These penalties apply to all people residing in, travelling through, visiting or working in the restricted area.
More information
You can also call the alcohol limits information line on 13 QGOV (13 74 68).
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