The Licensing Act 2003 (Commencement No. 7 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2005

5.—(1) This paragraph applies in relation to premises in respect of which—

(a) a permit under section 34 of the 1968 Act is in force immediately before the second appointed day granted by the authority mentioned in paragraph 1(b) of Schedule 9 to that Act, and

(b) a premises licence takes effect on that day authorising the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises.

(2) Despite the amendments made by paragraph 52 of Schedule 6 to the Act, the permit is to continue to have effect on and after the second appointed day, and may be renewed on or after that day by the authority mentioned in paragraph 1(b) of Schedule 9 to the 1968 Act.

(3) Where a permit has effect in accordance with this paragraph—

(a) any reference in the 1968 Act to premises mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 to that Act, or to premises to which that sub-paragraph applies, is not to include a reference to the premises to which the permit applies, and

(b) any reference in that Act to the authority mentioned in that sub-paragraph is not to be construed as including a reference to the authority which granted the permit.