Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) Within 2 days after an application is lodged under section 14, an officer must consider the application and make a decision as to whether or not to issue an alcohol protection order to the adult.
(2) The officer may issue the alcohol protection order if satisfied that the adult:
(a) is capable of making the application; and
(b) is capable of consenting to the terms of the order; and
(c) understands the penalty for contravening the order.