Part 1

Provisions for Combatting Crime and Disorder
Chapter 2

Provisions for combatting alcohol-related disorder

Closure of unlicensed premises

Termination of closure orders by constable or local authority
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1
Where a closure order has been made, a constable or (as the case may be) the local authority concerned may make a certificate to the effect that the constable or (as the case may be) the authority is satisfied that the need for the order has ceased.
2
Where such a certificate has been made, the closure order shall cease to have effect.
3
Where a closure order containing provision of the kind mentioned in section 21(2)(c) ceases to have effect by virtue of the making of a certificate under subsection (1), any sum paid into court by a defendant under the order shall be released by the court.
4
Subject to this, a closure order may include such provision as the court considers appropriate for dealing with any consequences which would arise if the order were to cease to have effect by virtue of the making of a certificate under subsection (1).
5
The constable or (as the case may be) the local authority concerned shall, as soon as practicable after the making of a certificate under subsection (1)—
a
serve a copy of it on the person against whom the closure order has been made and the designated officer for the court which made the order; and
b
fix a copy of it in a conspicuous position on the premises in respect of which the order was made.
6
The constable or (as the case may be) the local authority concerned shall also serve a copy of the certificate on any person who requests such a copy.
Words in s. 22(5)(a) substituted (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(1), 110, Sch. 8 para. 402; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3