644B   Establishment of alcohol-free zones

(1)  After complying with the procedures set out in sections 644 and 644A, the council may, by resolution, adopt a proposal (with or without modifications) to establish an alcohol-free zone.

(2)  The resolution has the effect of establishing the alcohol-free zone in accordance with the terms of the resolution.

(3)  After making the resolution, the council must, by notice published in a newspaper circulating in the area as a whole or in a part of the area that includes the zone concerned:

(a)  declare that an alcohol-free zone has been established, and

(b)  specify the period (or, in the case of a zone established for one or more special events, the day or days) for which the alcohol-free zone is to operate.

(4)  An alcohol-free zone may be re-established from time to time, in accordance with this Part, for further periods each not exceeding 3 years.