Gambling Act 2005

Valid from 13/11/2006

Consideration of applicationE+W+S

Valid from 21/05/2007

6E+W+SSections 154 and 155 shall have effect in relation to the functions of a licensing authority under this Schedule as they have effect in relation to functions of a licensing authority under Part 8.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 10 para. 6 in force at 21.5.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as amended by S.I. 2007/1157, arts. 3(3), 4)

7(1)A licensing authority may prepare a statement of principles that they propose to apply in exercising their functions under this Schedule.E+W+S

(2)A statement under sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, specify matters that the licensing authority proposes to consider in determining the suitability of an applicant for a permit.

(3)In exercising their functions under this Schedule a licensing authority—

(a)need not (but may) have regard to the licensing objectives, and

(b)shall have regard to any relevant guidance issued by the Commission under section 25.