The Liquor Act 2007 requires the Director of Liquor and Gaming to issue Liquor Promotion Guidelines that restrict or prohibit drinking practices that are not deemed as responsible service of alcohol. Licensees face heavy fines is they fail to comply with the regulations.

Since 2007 the serving of shots and Jaeger bombs, which induce rapid intoxication, has been phased out in all licensed venues across the state to minimise the risk of anti-social behaviour synonymous with severe intoxication.

Shots are consumed in a single swallow. They consist of spirits, like vodka, bourbon and sambuca, served in a 30ml glass. Jaeger bombs are made from a brand of liquor known as Jaegermester, which is poured into a 30ml glass and dropped into a standard glass full of energy drink, like Red Bull, also consumed in a single swallow.

Sergent Laurie Cattell of the Glen Innes police said the law states anything that promotes rapid intoxication like shots and Jaeger bombs is banned.

“Rapid intoxication should be minimised which this act is aimed at doing,” Sergeant Cattell said. “Most liquor accords across the state have already adopted the same policy. In Sydney and Newcastle they have had the ban (on shots and Jaeger bombs) in place for two years.”

All licensees were given a copy of the liquor promotion guidelines. There are other rapid intoxication issues that may affect Glen Innes licencees, which will be discussed by the local liquor accord at a later date, Railway Tavern publican Nathan Sanderson said.

“This ban will make it safer for patrons enjoying a night out by minimising the risk of anti social behaviour associated with rapid consumption of alcohol in short periods of time,” Mr Sanderson said.

Licensees caught serving shots or bombs will be given an $1100 on the spot fine.