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- suspension or cancellation (as the case may be) should not be proceeded with.
(8) Nothing in this section derogates from the operation of Part III of the Public Order Act (Cap. 257A) to an event.
Drunkenness in public places, etc.
14.—(1) Subject to section 16, an individual who is drunk and incapable of taking care of himself or herself in any public place shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction—
- (a) to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month or to both; and
- (b) where the individual is a repeat offender, to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both.
(2) Subject to section 16, whoever, whilst drunk—
- (a) appears in any public place, or in any premises which it is a trespass for the individual to enter; and
- (b) there conducts himself or herself in such a manner as to cause annoyance to any person,
shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction—
- (i) to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; and
- (ii) where the individual is a repeat offender, to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.
(3) Any police officer or approved person may at any time—
- (a) direct any specified individual to leave the public place or premises where the individual is found, including the vicinity of the public place or premises; and
- (b) dispose of any liquor in the individual's possession (whether or not the individual was found drinking the liquor).
