The restricted area is the Mapoon Shire and applies to all public and private places.
The restricted area includes all beaches and foreshores above the low tide level. This includes Janie Creek and the mouth of and lower reaches of the Wenlock River where it is bound on both sides by the community area.
All creeks on the northern and southern sides of the Wenlock River are included in the restricted area. The southern side is within the Napranum restricted area.
The lower and middle reaches of the Pennefather River are not included in the restricted area.
Alcohol restrictions
The maximum amount of alcohol that a person can have in Mapoon is:
- 2 litres of wine (unfortified), and
- 22.5 litres (2 x 30 can cartons) of light or mid-strength beer, and
- 9 litres (1 x 24 can carton) of premixed spirits (up to 5.5% alcohol/volume)
Or
- 2 litres of wine (unfortified), and
- 33.75 litres (3 x 30 can cartons) of light or mid-strength beer
This amount is per person on foot, or per vehicle, boat or aircraft regardless of the number of people in it.
Dry places
People living in Mapoon may apply to have their home declared a 'dry place'.
Penalties
Maximum penalties for possessing illegal alcohol in Mapoon:
- first offence 375 penalty units (currently $41,250)
- second offence 525 penalty units (currently $57,750) or 6 months imprisonment
- third or subsequent offence 750 penalty units (currently 82,500) 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 is 375 penalty units (currently $41,250).
It is an offence to drink in a public place. The on the spot fine for drinking in a public place is $110 or $247 if under the age of 18.
The maximum penalty for possessing alcohol in a dry place is 19 penalty units (currently $2090).
These penalties apply to all people living 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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