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164.—(1) A district council may require premises situated in its district for which a pleasure permit is in force to close at such hour in the evening as the council may determine not being earlier than half past 10.
(2) A district council shall not impose a requirement under paragraph (1) unless—
(a)it is satisfied that the premises have been conducted in such a manner as to cause disturbance to persons residing in the vicinity of the premises; and
(b)it has consulted the sub-divisional commander of the police sub-division in which the premises are situated.
(3) Where a district council imposes a requirement under paragraph (1) the council may revoke that requirement at any time.
(4) Where a district council imposes a requirement under paragraph (1) and the holder of the pleasure permit appeals, the requirement shall not take effect until the appeal is determined or abandoned.