The grant of a licence shall be for the period of one year unless the licence is a special licence.

A licensing scheme may make provision for or in connection with the granting of special licences in circumstances specified in, or determined in accordance with, the scheme.

In connection with the granting of special licences, a licensing scheme may include provision conferring a discretion on any body or person.

The grant of a special licence shall be for a period of less than a year.