Explanatory Notes

Licensing Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 17

10 July 2003

COMMENTARY ON SECTIONS

Part 9: Miscellaneous and Supplementary

Section 196 – Removal of privileges and exemptions

291.Under the Licensing Act 1964, the historical exemptions and privileges enjoyed by the University of Cambridge and the Honourable Company of Vintners were preserved and so the licensing requirements did not apply to either of them. The new regime applies across the board and this section makes it clear that none of those privileges or exemptions are being preserved.