Explanatory Notes

Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005

2005 asp 16

21 December 2005

Commentary on Parts

Part 7 – Control of Order

Section 98 – Termination of closure orders

206.This section places a duty on the appropriate senior police office to terminate any closure order (including emergency closure orders) where it is no longer necessary for public safety.  The premises licence holder can also apply to the Licensing Board for termination of a closure order.