Territorial Extent and Application Part 3 – Alcohol Misuse Section 30 Offence of persistently possessing alcohol in a public place
211.Section 30 introduces a new offence of persistently possessing alcohol in a public place. Young people under 18 can be prosecuted for this offence if they are caught with alcohol in a public place three or more times within a 12 month period. The maximum punishment for this is a level 2 fine (currently £500).