Variation of permit
15.—(1) If information contained in a permit ceases to be accurate, the holder of the permit is as soon as is reasonably practicable to apply to the issuing Licensing Board to have the permit varied.
(2) An application under paragraph (1) must be accompanied by–
(a)a fee of £100, and
(b)either–
(i)the permit, or
(ii)a statement explaining why it is not reasonably practicable to produce the permit.
(3) The Licensing Board to which an application is made under paragraph (1) is to issue a copy of the permit varied in accordance with the application (and the copy is to be treated as if it were the original permit).
(4) If the Licensing Board thinks that it would refuse an application for the permit were it made anew, it may–
(a)refuse the application for variation, and
(b)cancel the permit.
(5) Regulations 9(4) and (5), 10(3) and 21 apply in relation to a decision under paragraph (4) as they apply in relation to a decision to refuse an application for a permit (and regulation 18 is not to apply).
(6) The holder of a permit commits an offence if without reasonable excuse that person fails to comply with paragraph (1).
(7) A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (6) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.