Northern Territory Numbered Acts

ALCOHOL REFORM (LIQUOR LEGISLATION AMENDMENT) ACT 2011 (NO 17 OF 2011) - SECT 5

After section 6, in Part I

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7     Meaning of drunk

A person is drunk if:

    (a)     the person's speech, balance, coordination or behaviour appears to be noticeably impaired; and

    (b)     it is reasonable in the circumstances to believe the impairment results from the person's consumption of liquor.

8     Application of Criminal Code

Part IIAA of the Criminal Code applies to an offence against this Act (other than an offence against section 75(1) or 101AE(1)).

Note for section 8

Part IIAA of the Criminal Code states the general principles of criminal responsibility, establishes general defences, and deals with burden of proof. It also defines, or elaborates on, certain concepts commonly used in the creation of offences.