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Make Intoxication an Offence
19 February 2007
Make Intoxication an Offence
"Make intoxication an offence" is one of the messages the Hospitality Association has for the Government committee reviewing the supply of alcohol to minors.
Hospitality Association Chief Executive Bruce Robertson says that if we want to put a stop to the binge drinking culture in New Zealand then we have to send a clear signal to all New Zealanders that becoming intoxicated is simply not acceptable. Currently the only offence that is committed around intoxication is if a licensee allows a patron to become intoxicated or be intoxicated on licensed premises.
Making intoxication an offence would encourage all New Zealanders to take responsibility for their own consumption rather than leaving it solely in the hands of bar owners.
"With over 70% of alcohol now consumed in private environments measures targeting the community at large are required if binge drinking, particularly by the young, is to be addressed," said Mr Robertson.
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