Licensing Act 2003 (c. 17)

Licensing Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 17

An Act to make provision about the regulation of the sale and supply of alcohol, the provision of entertainment and the provision of late night refreshment, about offences relating to alcohol and for connected purposes.

[10th July 2003]

Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Act modified (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2007/1118, art. 6

C2 Act modified (28.11.2008) by S.I. 2008/2867, reg. 12(1)(a)(ii)

C3 Act modified (26.11.2018) by The Local Government (Boundary Changes) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1128), reg. 18(2)(a)(7) (with reg. 1(2)(3))

Part 1 E+W Licensable activities

1 Licensable activities and qualifying club activities E+W

(1) For the purposes of this Act the following are licensable activities—

(a) the sale by retail of alcohol,

(b) the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of, a member of the club,

(c) the provision of regulated entertainment, and

(d) the provision of late night refreshment.

(2) For those purposes the following licensable activities are also qualifying club activities—

(a) the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of, a member of the club,

(b) the sale by retail of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to a guest of a member of the club for consumption on the premises where the sale takes place, and

(c) the provision of regulated entertainment where that provision is by or on behalf of a club for members of the club or members of the club and their guests.

(3) In this Act references to the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of, a member of the club do not include a reference to any supply which is a sale by retail of alcohol.

(4) Schedule 1 makes provision about what constitutes the provision of regulated entertainment for the purposes of this Act.

(5) Schedule 2 makes provision about what constitutes the provision of late night refreshment for those purposes (including provision that certain activities carried on in relation to certain clubs or hotels etc, or certain employees, do not constitute provision of late night refreshment and are, accordingly, not licensable activities).

(6) For the purposes of this Act premises are “used” for a licensable activity if that activity is carried on on or from the premises.

(7) This section is subject to sections 173 to 175 (which exclude activities from the definition of licensable activity in certain circumstances).

2 Authorisation for licensable activities and qualifying club activities E+W

(1) A licensable activity may be carried on—

(a) under and in accordance with a premises licence (see Part 3), or

(b) in circumstances where the activity is a permitted temporary activity by virtue of Part 5.

(2) A qualifying club activity may be carried on under and in accordance with a club premises certificate (see Part 4).

(3) Nothing in this Act prevents two or more authorisations having effect concurrently in respect of the whole or a part of the same premises or in respect of the same person.

(4) For the purposes of subsection (3) “authorisation” means—

(a) a premises licence;

(b) a club premises certificate;

(c) a temporary event notice.

Part 2 E+W Licensing authorities

The authorities E+W

3 Licensing authorities E+W

(1) In this Act “licensing authority” means—

(a) the council of a district in England,

(b) the council of a county in England in which there are no district councils,

(c) the council of a county or county borough in Wales,

(d) the council of a London borough,

(e) the Common Council of the City of London,

(f) the Sub-Treasurer of the Inner Temple,

(g) the Under-Treasurer of the Middle Temple, or

(h) the Council of the Isles of Scilly.

(2) For the purposes of this Act, a licensing authority’s area is the area for which the authority acts.

Functions of licensing authorities etc. E+W

4 General duties of licensing authorities E+W

(1) A licensing authority must carry out its functions under this Act (“licensing functions”) with a view to promoting the licensing objectives.

(2) The licensing objectives are—

(a) the prevention of crime and disorder;

(b) public safety;

(c) the prevention of public nuisance; and

(d) the protection of children from harm.

(3) In carrying out its licensing functions, a licensing authority must also have regard to—

(a) its licensing statement published under section 5, and

(b) any guidance issued by the Secretary of State under section 182.

5 Statement of licensing policy E+W

(1) Each licensing authority must in respect of each [F1 five] year period—

(a) determine its policy with respect to the exercise of its licensing functions, and

(b) publish a statement of that policy F2 ... before the beginning of the period.

F3 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) Before determining its policy for a [F4 five] year period, a licensing authority must consult—

(a) the chief officer of police for the licensing authority’s area,

(b) the [F5 fire and rescue authority] for that area,

[F6 (ba) each F7 ... Local Health Board for an area any part of which is in the licensing authority's area,]

[F8 (bb) each local authority in England whose public health functions within the meaning of the National Health Service Act 2006 are exercisable in respect of an area any part of which is in the licensing authority's area,]

(c) such persons as the licensing authority considers to be representative of holders of premises licences issued by that authority,

(d) such persons as the licensing authority considers to be representative of holders of club premises certificates issued by that authority,

(e) such persons as the licensing authority considers to be representative of holders of personal licences issued by that authority, and

(f) such other persons as the licensing authority considers to be representative of businesses and residents in its area.

(4) During each [F9 five] year period, a licensing authority must keep its policy [F10 in respect of that period] under review and make such revisions to it, at such times, as it considers appropriate.

(5) Subsection (3) applies in relation to any revision of an authority’s policy as it applies in relation to the original determination of that policy.

(6) Where revisions are made, the licensing authority must publish a statement of the revisions or the revised licensing statement.

[F11 (6A) Without prejudice to subsection (4), a licensing authority may replace its policy in respect of a period, with effect from any date during that period, by—

(a) determining its policy with respect to the exercise of its licensing functions in respect of a period of five years beginning with that date, and

(b) publishing a statement of that policy before that date.

(6B) Subsection (3) applies in relation to any determination under subsection (6A) as it applies in relation to a determination under subsection (1).

(6C) A licensing statement must specify the five year period to which it relates.]

[F12 (6D) In determining or revising its policy, a licensing authority must have regard to any cumulative impact assessments published by it under section 5A.

(6E) A licensing statement must—

(a) summarise any cumulative impact assessments published by the licensing authority under section 5A, and

(b) explain how the licensing authority has discharged its duty under subsection (6D).]

(7) Regulations may make provision about the determination and revision of policies, and the preparation and publication of licensing statements, under this section.

[F13 (8) In this section—

• “five year period”, in relation to a licensing authority, means—

  (a)

  if paragraph (b) does not apply, the period of five years ending with 6 January 2016, and each subsequent period of five years, or

  (b)

  if a licensing authority has published a licensing statement under subsection (6A), the period of five years to which the most recently published such statement relates, and each subsequent period of five years;

• “licensing statement” means a statement published under subsection (1)(b) or (6A)(b).]

Textual Amendments

F1 Word in s. 5(1) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 122(2)(a), 157(1); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F2 Words in s. 5(1)(b) omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 122(2)(b), 157(1); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F3 S. 5(2) omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 122(3), 157(1); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F4 Word in s. 5(3) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 122(4), 157(1); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F5 Words in s. 5(3)(b) substituted (7.9.2004 for E. for certain purposes and 1.10.2004 otherwise and 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), ss. 53, 61, Sch. 1 para. 98(2)(3)(b); S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2(1){(2)}; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

F6 S. 5(3)(ba) inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 104(2), 157(1) (with s. 104(5)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F7 Words in s. 5(3)(ba) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 112(a); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

F8 S. 5(3)(bb) inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 112(b); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

F9 Word in s. 5(4) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 122(5)(a), 157(1); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F10 Words in s. 5(4) inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 122(5)(b), 157(1); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F11 S. 5(6A)-(6C) inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 122(6), 157(1); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F12 S. 5(6D)(6E) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 6.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 141(2), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2018/456, reg. 2

F13 S. 5(8) inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 122(7), 157(1); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

[F14 5A Cumulative impact assessments E+W

(1) A licensing authority may publish a document (“a cumulative impact assessment”) stating that the licensing authority considers that the number of relevant authorisations in respect of premises in one or more parts of its area described in the assessment is such that it is likely that it would be inconsistent with the authority's duty under section 4(1) to grant any further relevant authorisations in respect of premises in that part or those parts.

(2) A cumulative impact assessment must set out the evidence for the authority's opinion as set out in the assessment in accordance with subsection (1).

(3) For the purposes of this section, “relevant authorisations” means—

(a) premises licences;

(b) club premises certificates.

(4) A cumulative impact assessment may relate to all relevant authorisations or only to relevant authorisations of a kind described in the assessment.

(5) Before publishing a cumulative impact assessment, the licensing authority must consult the persons mentioned in section 5(3).

(6) For the purposes of the consultation, the licensing authority must provide the persons mentioned in section 5(3) with the following information—

(a) the reasons why it is considering publishing a cumulative impact assessment;

(b) a general indication of the part or parts of its area which it is considering describing in the assessment;

(c) whether it considers that the assessment will relate to all relevant authorisations or only to relevant authorisations of a particular kind.

(7) Where a licensing authority publishes a cumulative impact assessment, it must, before the end of each relevant period, consider whether it remains of the opinion stated in the assessment.

(8) Before deciding whether it remains of that opinion, the licensing authority must consult the persons mentioned in section 5(3).

(9) If the licensing authority is no longer of that opinion—

(a) it must publish a statement to that effect, and

(b) the duties in section 5(6D) and (6E) and subsection (7) of this section cease to apply in relation to the assessment.

(10) If the licensing authority remains of that opinion, it must revise the cumulative impact assessment so that it—

(a) includes a statement to that effect, and

(b) sets out the evidence as to why the authority remains of that opinion.

(11) A licensing authority must publish any revision of a cumulative impact assessment.

(12) In subsection (7), “relevant period” means the period of three years beginning with the publication of the cumulative impact assessment or a revision of the cumulative impact assessment.]

Textual Amendments

F14 S. 5A inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 6.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 141(3), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2018/456, reg. 2

6 Licensing committees E+W

(1) Each licensing authority must establish a licensing committee consisting of at least ten, but not more than fifteen, members of the authority.

(2) This section does not apply in relation to the Sub-Treasurer of the Inner Temple or the Under-Treasurer of the Middle Temple.

7 Exercise and delegation of functions E+W

(1) All matters relating to the discharge by a licensing authority of its licensing functions are, by virtue of this subsection, referred to its licensing committee and, accordingly, that committee must discharge those functions on behalf of the authority.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to—

(a) any function conferred on the licensing authority by section 5 (statement of licensing policy),

[F15 (aa) the functions of making, and varying or revoking, an order under section 172A (early morning alcohol restriction order),] or

(b) any function discharged under subsection (5)(a) below by a committee (other than a licensing committee),

or any matter relating to the discharge of any such function.

(3) A licensing authority may arrange for the discharge by its licensing committee of any function of the authority which—

(a) relates to a matter referred to that committee by virtue of subsection (1), but

(b) is not a licensing function.

(4) Where the licensing authority does not make arrangements under subsection (3) in respect of any such function, it must (unless the matter is urgent) consider a report of its licensing committee with respect to the matter before discharging the function.

(5) Where a matter relates to a licensing function of a licensing authority and to a function of the authority which is not a licensing function (“the other function”), the authority may—

(a) refer the matter to another of its committees and arrange for the discharge of the licensing function by that committee, or

(b) refer the matter to its licensing committee (to the extent it is not already so referred under subsection (1)) and arrange for the discharge of the other function by the licensing committee.

(6) In a case where an authority exercises its power under subsection (5)(a), the committee to which the matter is referred must (unless the matter is urgent) consider a report of the authority’s licensing committee with respect to the matter before discharging the function concerned.

(7) Before exercising its power under subsection (5)(b), an authority must consult its licensing committee.

(8) In a case where an authority exercises its power under subsection (5)(b), its licensing committee must (unless the matter is urgent) consider any report of any of the authority’s other committees with respect to the matter before discharging the function concerned.

(9) Where a licensing committee is unable to discharge any function delegated to it in accordance with this section because of the number of its members who are unable to take part in the consideration or discussion of any matter or vote on any question with respect to it, the committee must refer the matter back to the licensing authority and the authority must discharge that function.

(10) This section does not apply in relation to the Sub-Treasurer of the Inner Temple or the Under-Treasurer of the Middle Temple.

Textual Amendments

F15 S. 7(2)(aa) inserted (31.10.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 119(2), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2670, art. 2(a)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4 S. 7(9) applied (21.5.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 154(3), 358 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 4) (as amended by S.I. 2007/1157)

C5 S. 7(9) applied (1.12.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 232(2), 358 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2007/3155, art. 2

8 Requirement to keep a register E+W

(1) Each licensing authority must keep a register containing—

(a) a record of each premises licence, club premises certificate and personal licence issued by it,

(b) a record of each temporary event notice received by it,

[F16 (ba) an entry noting that the provisions of section 172F may have an impact on the conditions of, and activities authorised by, a premises licence during the relevant period (within the meaning of section 172F),]

(c) the matters mentioned in Schedule 3, and

(d) such other information as may be prescribed.

(2) Regulations may require a register kept under this section to be in a prescribed form and kept in a prescribed manner.

(3) Each licensing authority must provide facilities for making the information contained in the entries in its register available for inspection (in a legible form) by any person during office hours and without payment.

(4) If requested to do so by any person, a licensing authority must supply him with a copy of the information contained in any entry in its register in legible form.

(5) A licensing authority may charge such reasonable fee as it may determine in respect of any copy supplied under subsection (4).

(6) The Secretary of State may arrange for the duties conferred on licensing authorities by this section to be discharged by means of one or more central registers kept by a person appointed pursuant to the arrangements.

(7) The Secretary of State may require licensing authorities to participate in and contribute towards the cost of any arrangements made under subsection (6).

Textual Amendments

F16 S. 8(1)(ba) inserted (temp.) (22.7.2020) by virtue of Business and Planning Act 2020 (c. 16), ss. 11(3), 25(1) (with s. 11(13))

Licensing committees E+W

9 Proceedings of licensing committee E+W

(1) A licensing committee may establish one or more sub-committees consisting of three members of the committee.

(2) Regulations may make provision about—

(a) the proceedings of licensing committees and their sub-committees (including provision about the validity of proceedings and the quorum for meetings),

(b) public access to the meetings of those committees and sub-committees,

(c) the publicity to be given to those meetings,

(d) the agendas and records to be produced in respect of those meetings, and

(e) public access to such agendas and records and other information about those meetings.

(3) Subject to any such regulations, each licensing committee may regulate its own procedure and that of its sub-committees.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C6 S. 9 applied (21.5.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 154(5), 358 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 4) (as amended by S.I. 2007/1157)

C7 S. 9 applied (1.12.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 232(4), 358 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2007/3155, art. 2

Commencement Information

I1 S. 9(2) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch.; s. 9(1)(3) in force at 10.9.2004 by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2(2)

10 Sub-delegation of functions by licensing committee etc. E+W

(1) A licensing committee may arrange for the discharge of any functions exercisable by it—

(a) by a sub-committee established by it, or

(b) subject to subsection (4), by an officer of the licensing authority.

(2) Where arrangements are made under subsection (1)(a), then, subject to subsections (4) and (5), the sub-committee may in turn arrange for the discharge of the function concerned by an officer of the licensing authority.

(3) Arrangements under subsection (1) or (2) may provide for more than one sub-committee or officer to discharge the same function concurrently.

(4) Arrangements may not be made under subsection (1) or (2) for the discharge by an officer of—

(a) any function under—

(i) section 18(3) (determination of application for premises licence where representations have been made),

(ii) section 31(3) (determination of application for provisional statement where representations have been made),

(iii) section 35(3) (determination of application for variation of premises licence where representations have been made),

(iv) section 39(3) (determination of application to vary designated premises supervisor following police objection),

(v) section 44(5) (determination of application for transfer of premises licence following F17 ... objection),

(vi) section 48(3) (consideration of F18 ... objection made to interim authority notice),

[F19 (via) section 53A(2)(a) or 53B (determination of interim steps pending summary review),]

(vii) section 72(3) (determination of application for club premises certificate where representations have been made),

(viii) section 85(3)(determination of application to vary club premises certificate where representations have been made),

(ix) section 105(2) (decision to give counter notice following police objection to temporary event notice),

(x) section 120(7) (determination of application for grant of personal licence following F20 ... objection),

F21 (xi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(xii) section 124(4) (revocation of licence where convictions come to light after grant etc.),

[F22 (xiii) section 132A(8) and (12) (revocation or suspension of licence by local authority where it becomes aware of convictions or immigration penalties),]

[F23 (xiv) section 172G(3)(a) or 172H (determination of interim steps pending summary off-sales review),]

(b) any function under section 52(2) or (3) (determination of application for review of premises licence) in a case where relevant representations (within the meaning of section 52(7)) have been made,

[F24 (ba) any function under section 53C (review following review notice), in a case where relevant representations (within the meaning of section 53C(7)) have been made,]

(c) any function under section 88(2) or (3) (determination of application for review of club premises certificate) in a case where relevant representations (within the meaning of section 88(7)) have been made, or

(d) any function under section 167(5) (review following closure order), in a case where relevant representations (within the meaning of section 167(9)) have been made.

[F25 (da) any function under section 172I (off-sales review following review application), in a case where relevant representations (within the meaning of section 172I(7)) have been made, or]

(5) The power exercisable under subsection (2) by a sub-committee established by a licensing committee is also subject to any direction given by that committee to the sub-committee.

Textual Amendments

F17 Word in s. 10(4)(a)(v) omitted (6.4.2017) by virtue of Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 29; S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F18 Word in s. 10(4)(a)(vi) omitted (6.4.2017) by virtue of Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 29; S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F19 S. 10(4)(a)(via) inserted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 22(1)(a), 66(2)(3); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(a)

F20 Word in s. 10(4)(a)(x) omitted (6.4.2017) by virtue of Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 29; S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F21 S. 10(4)(a)(xi) omitted (1.4.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 18 para. 2 (with s. 69(2)(3)); S.I. 2015/994, art. 2(c)

F22 S. 10(4)(a)(xiii) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 138(2), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 3(d)

F23 S. 10(4)(a)(xiv) inserted (temp.) (22.7.2020) by virtue of Business and Planning Act 2020 (c. 16), ss. 11(4)(a), 25(1) (with s. 11(13))

F24 S. 10(4)(ba) inserted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 22(1)(b), 66(2)(3); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(a)

F25 S. 10(4)(da) inserted (temp.) (22.7.2020) by virtue of Business and Planning Act 2020 (c. 16), ss. 11(4)(c), 25(1) (with s. 11(13))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C8 S. 10 applied (with modifications) (21.5.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 154(3)(4), 358 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 4) (as amended by S.I. 2007/1157)

C9 S. 10 applied (with modifications) (1.12.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 232(2)(3), 358 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2007/3155, art. 2

Part 3 E+W Premises licences

Introductory E+W

11 Premises licence E+W

In this Act “premises licence” means a licence granted under this Part, in respect of any premises, which authorises the premises to be used for one or more licensable activities.

12 The relevant licensing authority E+W

(1) For the purposes of this Part the “relevant licensing authority” in relation to any premises is determined in accordance with this section.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), the relevant licensing authority is the authority in whose area the premises are situated.

(3) Where the premises are situated in the areas of two or more licensing authorities, the relevant licensing authority is—

(a) the licensing authority in whose area the greater or greatest part of the premises is situated, or

(b) if there is no authority to which paragraph (a) applies, such one of those authorities as is nominated in accordance with subsection (4).

(4) In a case within subsection (3)(b)—

(a) an applicant for a premises licence must nominate one of the licensing authorities as the relevant licensing authority in relation to the application and any licence granted as a result of it, and

(b) an applicant for a statement under section 29 (provisional statement) in respect of the premises must nominate one of the licensing authorities as the relevant licensing authority in relation to the statement.

13 Authorised personsF26 ... and responsible authorities E+W

(1) In this Part in relation to any premises each of the following expressions has the meaning given to it by this section—

• “authorised person”,

• F27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• “responsible authority”.

(2) “Authorised person” means any of the following—

(a) an officer of a licensing authority in whose area the premises are situated who is authorised by that authority for the purposes of this Act,

[F28 (b) an inspector appointed by the fire and rescue authority for the area in which the premises are situated.]

(c) an inspector appointed under section 19 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37),

(d) an officer of a local authority, in whose area the premises are situated, who is authorised by that authority for the purposes of exercising one or more of its statutory functions in relation to minimising or preventing the risk of pollution of the environment or of harm to human health,

(e) in relation to a vessel, an inspector, or a surveyor of ships, appointed under section 256 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21),

(f) a person prescribed for the purposes of this subsection.

F29 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) “Responsible authority” means any of the following—

[F30 (za) the relevant licensing authority and any other licensing authority in whose area part of the premises is situated,]

(a) the chief officer of police for any police area in which the premises are situated,

(b) the [F31 fire and rescue authority] for any area in which the premises are situated,

[F32 (ba) the F33 ... Local Health Board for any area in which the premises are situated,]

[F34 (bb) the local authority in England whose public health functions within the meaning of the National Health Service Act 2006 are exercisable in respect of any area in which the premises are situated,]

(c) the enforcing authority within the meaning given by section 18 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 for any area in which the premises are situated,

(d) the local planning authority within the meaning given by the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8) for any area in which the premises are situated,

(e) the local authority by which statutory functions are exercisable in any area in which the premises are situated in relation to minimising or preventing the risk of pollution of the environment or of harm to human health,

(f) a body which—

(i) represents those who, in relation to any such area, are responsible for, or interested in, matters relating to the protection of children from harm, and

(ii) is recognised by the licensing authority for that area for the purposes of this section as being competent to advise it on such matters,

F35 (g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(h) in relation to a vessel—

(i) a navigation authority (within the meaning of section 221(1) of the Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57) having functions in relation to the waters where the vessel is usually moored or berthed or any waters where it is, or is proposed to be, navigated at a time when it is used for licensable activities,

(ii) the Environment Agency,

(iii) [F36 Canal & River Trust], or

(iv) the Secretary of State,

[F37 (ha) where the premises (not being a vessel) are being, or are proposed to be, used for a licensable activity within section 1(1)(a) or (d), the Secretary of State,]

(i) a person prescribed for the purposes of this subsection.

(5) For the purposes of this section, “statutory function” means a function conferred by or under any enactment.

Textual Amendments

F26 Words in s. 13 title omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 105(2)(a), 157(1) (with s. 105(11)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F27 Words in s. 13(1) omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 105(2)(b), 157(1) (with s. 105(11)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F28 S. 13(2)(b) substituted (1.10.2006) by The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1541), art. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 50(2) (with art. 49) (as amended by The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Subordinate Provisions Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/484), arts. 1(1), 2)

F29 S. 13(3) omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 105(2)(c), 157(1) (with s. 105(11)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F30 S. 13(4)(za) inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 103(2)(a), 157(1) (with s. 103(4)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F31 Words in s. 13(4)(b) substituted (7.9.2004 for E. for certain purposes and 1.10.2004 otherwise and 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), ss. 53, 61, Sch. 1 para. 98(2)(3)(b); S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2(1){(2)}; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

F32 S. 13(4)(ba) inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 104(3), 157(1) (with s. 104(5)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F33 Words in s. 13(4)(ba) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 113(a); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

F34 S. 13(4)(bb) inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 113(b); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

F35 S. 13(4)(g) omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 103(2)(b), 157(1) (with s. 103(4)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F36 Words in s. 13(4)(h)(iii) substituted (2.7.2012) by The British Waterways Board (Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1659), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 16(2) (with arts. 4-6)

F37 S. 13(4)(ha) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 3 (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

Commencement Information

I2 S. 13(2)(f)(4)(i) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch. and s. 13 in force otherwise at 7.2.2005 by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2, Sch.

14 Meaning of “supply of alcohol” E+W

For the purposes of this Part the “supply of alcohol” means—

(a) the sale by retail of alcohol, or

(b) the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of, a member of the club.

15 Meaning of “designated premises supervisor” E+W

(1) In this Act references to the “designated premises supervisor”, in relation to a premises licence, are to the individual for the time being specified in that licence as the premises supervisor.

(2) Nothing in this Act prevents an individual who holds a premises licence from also being specified in the licence as the premises supervisor.

Grant of premises licence E+W

16 Applicant for premises licence E+W

(1) [F38 Subject to subsections (2) and (2A),] the following persons may apply for a premises licence—

(a) a person who carries on, or proposes to carry on, a business which involves the use of the premises for the licensable activities to which the application relates,

(b) a person who makes the application pursuant to—

(i) any statutory function discharged by that person which relates to those licensable activities, or

(ii) any function discharged by that person by virtue of Her Majesty’s prerogative,

(c) a recognised club,

(d) a charity,

(e) the proprietor of an educational institution,

(f) a health service body,

(g) a person who is registered under Part 2 of the Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14) in respect of an independent hospital [F39 in Wales],

[F40 (ga) a person who is registered under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 in respect of the carrying on of a regulated activity (within the meaning of that Part) in an independent hospital in England,]

(h) the chief officer of police of a police force in England and Wales,

(i) a person of such other description as may be prescribed.

(2) F41 ... an individual may not apply for a premises licence unless he is aged 18 or over.

[F42 (2A) An individual who is resident in the United Kingdom may not apply for a premises licence authorising premises to be used for a licensable activity within section 1(1)(a) or (d) unless the individual is entitled to work in the United Kingdom.]

(3) In this section—

• F43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• “educational institution” means—

  (a)

  a school, or an institution within the further F44 ... education sector, within the meaning of section 4 of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56), F45 ...

  (aa)

  [F46 an institution within the higher education sector, within the meaning given by section 91(5) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, or]

  (b)

  a college (including any institution in the nature of a college), school, hall or other institution of a university, in circumstances where the university receives financial support under section 65 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13) [F47 or section 39 or 97 of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017];

• “health service body” means—

  (a)

  an NHS trust established by virtue of [F48 section 25 of the National Health Service Act 2006 or section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006],

  (b)

  F49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  (c)

  a Local Health Board established by virtue of section 16BA of that Act;

• [F50 “independent hospital”—

  (a)

  in relation to England, means—

  (i)

  a hospital as defined by section 275 of the National Health Service Act 2006 that is not a health service hospital as defined by that section, or

  (ii)

  any other establishment in which any of the services listed in subsection (4) are provided and which is not a health service hospital as so defined; and

  (b)

  in relation to Wales, has the same meaning as in the Care Standards Act 2000;]

• “proprietor”—

  (a)

  in relation to a school within the meaning of section 4 of the Education Act 1996, has the same meaning as in section 579(1) of that Act, and

  (b)

  in relation to an educational institution other than such a school, means the governing body of that institution within the meaning of section 90(1) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992; and

• “statutory function” means a function conferred by or under any enactment.

[F51 (4) The services referred to in paragraph (a)(ii) of the definition of “independent hospital” are as follows—

(a) medical treatment under anaesthesia or intravenously administered sedation;

(b) dental treatment under general anaesthesia;

(c) obstetric services and, in connection with childbirth, medical services;

(d) termination of pregnancies;

(e) cosmetic surgery, other than—

(i) ear and body piercing;

(ii) tattooing;

(iii) the subcutaneous injection of a substance or substances into the skin for cosmetic purposes; or

(iv) the removal of hair roots or small blemishes on the skin by the application of heat using an electric current.]

Textual Amendments

F38 Words in s. 16(1) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 4(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F39 Words in s. 16(1)(g) inserted (1.10.2010) by The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments No.2) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/813, art. 12(a)(i)

F40 S. 16(1)(ga) inserted (1.10.2010) by The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments No.2) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/813, art. 12(a)(ii)

F41 Word in s. 16(2) omitted (6.4.2017) by virtue of Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 4(3) (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F42 S. 16(2A) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 4(4) (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F43 Words in s. 16(3) repealed (14.3.2012) by Charities Act 2011 (c. 25), s. 355, Sch. 7 para. 95, Sch. 10 (with s. 20(2), Sch. 8)

F44 Words in s. 16(3) omitted (1.8.2019) by virtue of The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 10(a)(i)

F45 Word in s. 16(3) omitted (1.8.2019) by virtue of The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 10(a)(ii)

F46 Words in s. 16(3) inserted (1.8.2019) by The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 10(b)

F47 Words in s. 16(3) inserted (1.8.2019) by The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 10(c)

F48 S. 16(3): words in definition of "health service body" substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), ss. 2, 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 236 (with Sch. 3)

F49 Words in s. 16(3) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 114; S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

F50 Words in s. 16(3) substituted (1.10.2010) by The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments No.2) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/813, art. 12(b)

F51 S. 16(4) inserted (1.10.2010) by The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments No.2) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/813, art. 12(c)

Commencement Information

I3 S. 16(1)(i) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch. and s. 16 otherwise in force at 7.2.2005 by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2, Sch.

17 Application for premises licence E+W

(1) An application for a premises licence must be made to the relevant licensing authority.

(2) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under—

(a) section 54 (form etc. of applications etc.);

(b) section 55 (fees to accompany applications etc.).

(3) An application under this section must also be accompanied—

(a) by an operating schedule,

(b) by a plan of the premises to which the application relates, in the prescribed form, and

(c) if the licensable activities to which the application relates (“the relevant licensable activities”) include the supply of alcohol, by a form of consent in the prescribed form given by the individual whom the applicant wishes to have specified in the premises licence as the premises supervisor.

(4) An “operating schedule” is a document which is in the prescribed form and includes a statement of the following matters—

(a) the relevant licensable activities,

(b) the times during which it is proposed that the relevant licensable activities are to take place,

(c) any other times during which it is proposed that the premises are to be open to the public,

(d) where the applicant wishes the licence to have effect for a limited period, that period,

(e) where the relevant licensable activities include the supply of alcohol, prescribed information in respect of the individual whom the applicant wishes to have specified in the premises licence as the premises supervisor,

(f) where the relevant licensable activities include the supply of alcohol, whether the supplies are proposed to be for consumption on the premises or off the premises, or both,

(g) the steps which it is proposed to take to promote the licensing objectives,

(h) such other matters as may be prescribed.

(5) The Secretary of State must by regulations—

(a) require an applicant to advertise his application within the prescribed period—

(i) in the prescribed form, and

(ii) in a manner which is prescribed and is likely to bring the application to the attention of the i [F52 persons who live, or are involved in a business, in the relevant licensing authority's area and who are] likely to be affected by it;

[F53 (aa) require the relevant licensing authority to advertise the application within the prescribed period—

(i) in the prescribed form, and

(ii) in a manner which is prescribed and is likely to bring the application to the attention of the persons who are likely to be affected by it; and”, and]

(b) F54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c) prescribe the period during which [F55 responsible authorities and other persons] may make representations to the relevant licensing authority about the application.

[F56 (6) The Secretary of State may by regulations—

(a) require an applicant to give notice of his application to each responsible authority, and such other persons as may be prescribed, within the prescribed period, and

(b) in a case where the application is made by means of a relevant electronic facility, require the relevant licensing authority to give notice of the application to such persons as may be prescribed, within the prescribed period.]

Textual Amendments

F52 Words in s. 17(5)(a)(ii) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 105(3)(a), 157(1) (with s. 105(11)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F53 S. 17(5)(aa) inserted (22.3.2012 for specified purposes, 25.4.2012 in so far as not aleady in force) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 105(3)(b), 157(1) (with s. 105(11)); S.I. 2012/896, art. 2(a); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F54 S. 17(5)(b) omitted (28.12.2009) by virtue of The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2999), reg. 49(2)(a) (with regs. 2, 5)

F55 Words in s. 17(5)(c) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 105(3)(c), 157(1) (with s. 105(11)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F56 S. 17(6) inserted (28.12.2009) by The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2999), reg. 49(2)(b) (with regs. 2, 5)

Commencement Information

I4 S. 17(3)(b)(c)(4)(5) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch. and s. 17 otherwise in force at 7.2.2005 by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2, Sch.

18 Determination of application for premises licence E+W

(1) This section applies where the relevant licensing authority—

(a) receives an application for a premises licence made in accordance with section 17, and

(b) is satisfied that the applicant has complied with any requirement imposed on him under subsection (5) of that section.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), the authority must grant the licence in accordance with the application subject only to—

(a) such conditions as are consistent with the operating schedule accompanying the application, and

(b) any conditions which must under section 19, 20 or 21 be included in the licence.

(3) Where relevant representations are made, the authority must—

(a) hold a hearing to consider them, unless the authority, the applicant and each person who has made such representations agree that a hearing is unnecessary, and

(b) having regard to the representations, take such of the steps mentioned in subsection (4) (if any) as it considers [F57 appropriate] for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

(4) The steps are—

(a) to grant the licence subject to—

(i) the conditions mentioned in subsection (2)(a) modified to such extent as the authority considers [F58 appropriate] for the promotion of the licensing objectives, and

(ii) any condition which must under section 19, 20 or 21 be included in the licence;

(b) to exclude from the scope of the licence any of the licensable activities to which the application relates;

(c) to refuse to specify a person in the licence as the premises supervisor;

(d) to reject the application.

(5) For the purposes of subsection (4)(a)(i) the conditions mentioned in subsection (2)(a) are modified if any of them is altered or omitted or any new condition is added.

(6) For the purposes of this section, “relevant representations” means representations which—

(a) are about the likely effect of the grant of the premises licence on the promotion of the licensing objectives,

(b) meet the requirements of subsection (7),

(c) if they relate to the identity of the person named in the application as the proposed premises supervisor, meet the requirements of subsection (9), and

(d) are not excluded representations by virtue of section 32 (restriction on making representations following issue of provisional statement).

(7) The requirements of this subsection are—

(a) that the representations were made by [F59 a responsible authority or other person] within the period prescribed under section 17(5)(c),

(b) that they have not been withdrawn, and

(c) in the case of representations made by [F60 a person who is not a responsible authority] , that they are not, in the opinion of the relevant licensing authority, frivolous or vexatious.

(8) Where the authority determines for the purposes of subsection (7)(c) that any representations are frivolous or vexatious, it must notify the person who made them of the reasons for its determination.

(9) The requirements of this subsection are that the representations—

(a) were made by a chief officer of police for a police area in which the premises are situated, and

(b) include a statement that, due to the exceptional circumstances of the case, he is satisfied that the designation of the person concerned as the premises supervisor under the premises licence would undermine the crime prevention objective.

(10) In discharging its duty under subsection (2) or (3)(b), a licensing authority may grant a licence under this section subject to different conditions in respect of—

(a) different parts of the premises concerned;

(b) different licensable activities.

Textual Amendments

F57 Word in s. 18(3)(b) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 109(2)(a), 157(1) (with s. 109(15)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F58 Word in s. 18(4)(a)(i) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 109(2)(b), 157(1) (with s. 109(15)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F59 Words in s. 18(7)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 105(4)(a), 157(1) (with s. 105(11)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F60 Words in s. 18(7)(c) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 105(4)(b), 157(1) (with s. 105(11)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

19 Mandatory conditions where licence authorises supply of alcohol E+W

(1) Where a premises licence authorises the supply of alcohol, the licence must include the following conditions.

(2) The first condition is that no supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence—

(a) at a time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the premises licence, or

(b) at a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence is suspended.

(3) The second condition is that every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.

[F61 (4) The other conditions are any conditions specified in an order under section 19A and applicable to the premises licence.]

Textual Amendments

F61 S. 19(4) inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 32, 116, Sch. 4 para. 1; S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(r)

[F62 19A Power of Secretary of State to impose section 19(4) mandatory conditions E+W

(1) The Secretary of State may by order specify conditions relating to the supply of alcohol and applicable to all relevant premises licences or relevant premises licences of a particular description if the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

(2) The number of conditions in force by virtue of subsection (1) in relation to all relevant premises licences and the number of conditions in force by virtue of that subsection in relation to relevant premises licences of particular descriptions must not (when added together) exceed at any time nine.

(3) An order under subsection (1) may—

(a) relate to existing or future relevant premises licences,

(b) specify conditions which involve, or consist of, the exercise of a discretion by any person.

(4) Any conditions specified by an order under subsection (1) in relation to existing relevant premises licences are to be treated as—

(a) included in those licences from the coming into force of the order, and

(b) overriding any conditions already included in those licences (“the existing conditions”) so far as they are—

(i) identical to the existing conditions, or

(ii) inconsistent with, and more onerous than, the existing conditions.

(5) Any conditions included, or treated as included, in relevant premises licences by virtue of section 19(4) and this section cease to have effect so far as they cease to be specified under this section in relation to those licences.

(6) Any conditions treated as mentioned in subsection (4)(b) cease to be so treated so far as they cease to be specified under this section in relation to the relevant premises licences concerned.

(7) So far as conditions cease to be treated as mentioned in subsection (4)(b), the existing conditions revive.

(8) Subsections (5) to (7) are subject to any alternative transitional or saving provision made by the order revoking the specification.

(9) In this section—

• “existing relevant premises licence”, in relation to an order, means a relevant premises licence granted before the coming into force of the order and in effect, or capable of having effect, on its coming into force,

• “future relevant premises licence”, in relation to an order, means a relevant premises licence granted on or after the coming into force of the order,

• “relevant premises licence” means a premises licence authorising the supply of alcohol.]

Textual Amendments

F62 S. 19A inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 32, 116, Sch. 4 para. 2; S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(r)

20 Mandatory condition: exhibition of films E+W

(1) Where a premises licence authorises the exhibition of films, the licence must include a condition requiring the admission of children to the exhibition of any film to be restricted in accordance with this section.

(2) Where the film classification body is specified in the licence, unless subsection (3)(b) applies, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that body.

(3) Where—

(a) the film classification body is not specified in the licence, or

(b) the relevant licensing authority has notified the holder of the licence that this subsection applies to the film in question,

admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that licensing authority.

(4) In this section—

• “children” means persons aged under 18; and

• “film classification body” means the person or persons designated as the authority under section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (c. 39) (authority to determine suitability of video works for classification).

21 Mandatory condition: door supervision E+W

(1) Where a premises licence includes a condition that at specified times one or more individuals must be at the premises to carry out a security activity, the licence must include a condition that each such individual must

[F63 (a) be authorised to carry out that activity by a licence granted under the Private Security Industry Act 2001; or

(b) be entitled to carry out that activity by virtue of section 4 of that Act.]

(2) But nothing in subsection (1) requires such a condition to be imposed—

(a) in respect of premises within paragraph 8(3)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (c. 12) (premises with premises licences authorising plays or films), or

(b) in respect of premises in relation to—

(i) any occasion mentioned in paragraph 8(3)(b) or (c) of that Schedule (premises being used exclusively by club with club premises certificate, under a temporary event notice authorising plays or films or under a gaming licence), or

(ii) any occasion within paragraph 8(3)(d) of that Schedule (occasions prescribed by regulations under that Act).

(3) For the purposes of this section—

(a) “security activity” means an activity to which paragraph 2(1)(a) of that Schedule applies, [F64 and which is licensable conduct for the purposes of that Act (see section 3(2) of that Act)] and

(b) paragraph 8(5) of that Schedule (interpretation of references to an occasion) applies as it applies in relation to paragraph 8 of that Schedule.

Textual Amendments

F63 Words in s. 21(1) substituted (8.11.2006) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 25(2), 66(2)(b)

F64 Words in s. 21(3)(a) inserted (8.11.2006) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 25(3), 66(2)(b)

22 Prohibited conditions: plays E+W

(1) In relation to a premises licence which authorises the performance of plays, no condition may be attached to the licence as to the nature of the plays which may be performed, or the manner of performing plays, under the licence.

(2) But subsection (1) does not prevent a licensing authority imposing, in accordance with section 18(2)(a) or (3)(b), 35(3)(b) or 52(3), any condition which it considers [F65 appropriate] on the grounds of public safety.

Textual Amendments

F65 Word in s. 22(2) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 109(3), 157(1) (with s. 109(15)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

23 Grant or rejection of application E+W

(1) Where an application is granted under section 18, the relevant licensing authority must forthwith—

(a) give a notice to that effect to—

(i) the applicant,

(ii) any person who made relevant representations in respect of the application, and

(iii) the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated, and

(b) issue the applicant with the licence and a summary of it.

(2) Where relevant representations were made in respect of the application, the notice under subsection (1)(a) must state the authority’s reasons for its decision as to the steps (if any) to take under section 18(3)(b).

(3) Where an application is rejected under section 18, the relevant licensing authority must forthwith give a notice to that effect, stating its reasons for the decision, to—

(a) the applicant,

(b) any person who made relevant representations in respect of the application, and

(c) the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated.

(4) In this section “relevant representations” has the meaning given in section 18(6).

24 Form of licence and summary E+W

(1) A premises licence and the summary of a premises licence must be in the prescribed form.

(2) Regulations under subsection (1) must, in particular, provide for the licence to—

(a) specify the name and address of the holder;

(b) include a plan of the premises to which the licence relates;

(c) if the licence has effect for a limited period, specify that period;

(d) specify the licensable activities for which the premises may be used;

(e) if the licensable activities include the supply of alcohol, specify the name and address of the individual (if any) who is the premises supervisor in respect of the licence;

(f) specify the conditions subject to which the licence [F66 is issued].

Textual Amendments

F66 Words in s. 24(2)(f) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 30; S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

25 Theft, loss, etc. of premises licence or summary E+W

(1) Where a premises licence or summary is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, the holder of the licence may apply to the relevant licensing authority for a copy of the licence or summary.

(2) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under section 55(1) (fee to accompany applications).

(3) Where an application is made in accordance with this section, the relevant licensing authority must issue the holder of the licence with a copy of the licence or summary (certified by the authority to be a true copy) if it is satisfied that—

(a) the licence or summary has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, F67 ...

F67 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) The copy issued under this section must be a copy of the premises licence or summary in the form in which it existed immediately before it was lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.

(5) This Act applies in relation to a copy issued under this section as it applies in relation to an original licence or summary.

Textual Amendments

F67 S. 25(3)(b) and preceding word omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 72(a), 115(7); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(j)

[F68 25A Grant of premises licence: supply of alcohol from community premises E+W

(1) Where a management committee of community premises makes an application under section 17 for a premises licence authorising the supply of alcohol, the application may include an application for the alternative licence condition to be included in the licence instead of the conditions in section 19(2) and (3).

(2) In this section “the alternative licence condition” is the condition that every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by the management committee.

(3) In a case where an application under section 17 includes an application under subsection (1), sections 17 to 19 are modified as follows.

(4) Section 17 has effect as if subsections (3)(c) and (4)(e) were omitted.

(5) Section 18 has effect as if—

(a) subsection (4)(c) were omitted;

(b) in subsection (6)(c), the reference to the identity of the person named in the application as the proposed premises supervisor were to the inclusion of the alternative licence condition;

(c) in subsection (9)(b), the reference to the designation of the person concerned as the premises supervisor under the premises licence were to the inclusion of the alternative licence condition.

(6) Section 19 has effect as if at the end there were inserted—

[F69 “(5)] But where—

(a) the relevant licensing authority is satisfied that the arrangements for the management of the premises by the applicant are sufficient to ensure adequate supervision of the supply of alcohol on the premises, and

(b) if any representations are made pursuant to section 18(6)(c), the authority does not consider the inclusion of the conditions in subsections (2) and (3) to be [F70 appropriate] to promote the crime prevention objective,

the licence must not include the conditions in subsections (2) and (3) but must include the alternative licence condition referred to in section 25A(2) instead.”.]

Textual Amendments

F68 S. 25A inserted (29.7.2009) by The Legislative Reform (Supervision of Alcohol Sales in Church and Village Halls &.) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1724), art. 3

F69 Word in s. 25(A)(6) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 31; S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F70 Word in s. 25A(6) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 109(4), 157(1) (with s. 109(15)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

Duration of licence E+W

26 Period of validity of premises licence E+W

(1) Subject to sections 27 and 28, a premises licence has effect until such time as—

(a) it is revoked under section 52, or

(b) if it specifies that it has effect for a limited period, that period expires.

(2) But a premises licence does not have effect during any period when it is suspended under section 52 [F71 or 55A] .

Textual Amendments

F71 Words in s. 26(2) inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 120(2), 157(1) (with s. 120(6)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

27 Death, incapacity, insolvency etc. of licence holder E+W

(1) A premises licence lapses if the holder of the licence—

(a) dies,

[F72 (b) becomes a person who lacks capacity (within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005) to hold the licence,]

(c) becomes insolvent,

(d) is dissolved, or

(e) if it is a club, ceases to be a recognised club.

[F73 (1A) A premises licence that authorises premises to be used for a licensable activity within section 1(1)(a) or (d) also lapses if the holder of the licence ceases to be entitled to work in the United Kingdom at a time when the holder of the licence is resident in the United Kingdom (or becomes so resident without being entitled to work in the United Kingdom).]

(2) This section is subject to sections 47 and 50 (which make provision for the reinstatement of the licence in certain circumstances).

(3) For the purposes of this section, an individual becomes insolvent on—

(a) the approval of a voluntary arrangement proposed by him,

(b) being [F74 made] bankrupt or having his estate sequestrated, or

(c) entering into F75 ... a trust deed for his creditors.

(4) For the purposes of this section, a company becomes insolvent on—

(a) the approval of a voluntary arrangement proposed by its directors,

(b) the appointment of an administrator in respect of the company,

(c) the appointment of an administrative receiver in respect of the company, or

(d) going into liquidation.

(5) An expression used in this section and in the Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45) has the same meaning in this section as in that Act.

Textual Amendments

F72 S. 27(1)(b) substituted (1.10.2007) by Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c. 9), ss. 67(1), 68(1)-(3), Sch. 6 para. 46(2) (with ss. 27, 28, 29, 62); S.I. 2007/1897, art. 2

F73 S. 27(1A) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 5 (with Sch. 4 para. 34); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F74 Word in s. 27(3)(b) substituted (6.4.2016) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Consequential Amendments) (Bankruptcy) and the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/481), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 18

F75 Words in s. 27(3)(c) omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 6 para. 2(17) (with Sch. 6 para. 3); S.I. 2015/1732, art. 2(e)(i)

28 Surrender of premises licence E+W

(1) Where the holder of a premises licence wishes to surrender his licence he may give the relevant licensing authority a notice to that effect.

(2) The notice must be accompanied by the premises licence or, if that is not practicable, by a statement of the reasons for the failure to provide the licence.

(3) Where a notice of surrender is given in accordance with this section, the premises licence lapses on receipt of the notice by the authority.

(4) This section is subject to section 50 (which makes provision for the reinstatement in certain circumstances of a licence surrendered under this section).

Provisional statement E+W

29 Application for a provisional statement where premises being built, etc. E+W

(1) This section applies to premises which—

(a) are being or are about to be constructed for the purpose of being used for one or more licensable activities, or

(b) are being or are about to be extended or otherwise altered for that purpose (whether or not they are already being used for that purpose).

(2) A person may apply to the relevant licensing authority for a provisional statement if—

(a) he is interested in the premises, and

(b) where he is an individual, he is aged 18 or over.

(3) In this Act “provisional statement” means a statement issued under section 31(2) or (3)(c).

(4) Subsection (2) is subject to regulations under—

(a) section 54 (form etc. of applications etc.);

(b) section 55 (fees to accompany applications etc.).

(5) An application under this section must also be accompanied by a schedule of works.

(6) A schedule of works is a document in the prescribed form which includes—

(a) a statement made by or on behalf of the applicant including particulars of the premises to which the application relates and of the licensable activities for which the premises are to be used,

(b) plans of the work being or about to be done at the premises, and

(c) such other information as may be prescribed.

(7) For the purposes of this Part, in relation to any premises in respect of which an application for a provisional statement has been made, references to the work being satisfactorily completed are to work at the premises being completed in a manner which substantially complies with the schedule of works accompanying the application.

Commencement Information

I5 S. 29(6) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch.; s. 29 otherwise in force at 7.2.2005 by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2, Sch.

30 Advertisement of application for provisional statement E+W

(1) This section applies where an application is made under section 29.

(2) The duty to make regulations imposed on the Secretary of State by section 17(5) (advertisement etc. of application) applies in relation to an application under section 29 as it applies in relation to an application under section 17.

(3) Regulations made under section 17(5)(a) by virtue of subsection (2) may, in particular, require advertisements to contain a statement in the prescribed form describing the effect of section 32 (restriction on representations following issue of a provisional statement).

31 Determination of application for provisional statement E+W

(1) This section applies where the relevant licensing authority—

(a) receives a provisional statement application, and

(b) is satisfied that the applicant has complied with any requirement imposed on him by virtue of section 30.

(2) Where no relevant representations are made, the authority must issue the applicant with a statement to that effect.

(3) Where relevant representations are made, the authority must—

(a) hold a hearing to consider them, unless the authority, the applicant and each person who has made such representations agree that a hearing is unnecessary,

(b) determine whether, on the basis of those representations and the provisional statement application, it would consider it [F76 appropriate] to take any steps under section 18(3)(b) if, on the work being satisfactorily completed, it had to decide whether to grant a premises licence in the form described in the provisional statement application, and

(c) issue the applicant with a statement which—

(i) gives details of that determination, and

(ii) states the authority’s reasons for its decision as to the steps (if any) that it would be [F77 appropriate] to take under section 18(3)(b).

(4) The licensing authority must give a copy of the provisional statement to—

(a) each person who made relevant representations, and

(b) the chief officer of police for each police area in which the premises are situated.

(5) In this section “relevant representations” means representations—

(a) which are about the likely effect on the licensing objectives of the grant of a premises licence in the form described in the provisional statement application, if the work at the premises was satisfactorily completed, and

(b) which meet the requirements of subsection (6).

(6) The requirements are—

(a) that the representations are made by [F78 a responsible authority or other person] within the period prescribed under section 17(5)(c) by virtue of section 30,

(b) that the representations have not been withdrawn, and

(c) in the case of representations made by [F79 a person who is not a responsible authority] , that they are not, in the opinion of the relevant licensing authority, frivolous or vexatious.

(7) Where the authority determines for the purposes of subsection (6)(c) that any representations are frivolous or vexatious, it must notify the person who made them of the reasons for its determination.

(8) In this section “provisional statement application” means an application made in accordance with section 29.

Textual Amendments

F76 Word in s. 31(3)(b) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 109(5)(a), 157(1) (with s. 109(15)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F77 Word in s. 31(3)(c)(ii) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 109(5)(b), 157(1) (with s. 109(15)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F78 Words in s. 31(6)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 105(5)(a), 157(1) (with s. 105(11)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F79 Words in s. 31(6)(c) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 105(5)(b), 157(1) (with s. 105(11)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

Commencement Information

I6 S. 31(6)(a) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch.; s. 31(1)-(5)(6)(b)(c)(7)(8) in force at 7.2.2005 by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2, Sch.

32 Restriction on representations following provisional statement E+W

(1) This section applies where a provisional statement has been issued in respect of any premises (“the relevant premises”) and a person subsequently applies for a premises licence in respect of—

(a) the relevant premises or a part of them, or

(b) premises that are substantially the same as the relevant premises or a part of them.

(2) Where—

(a) the application for the premises licence is an application for a licence in the same form as the licence described in the application for the provisional statement, and

(b) the work described in the schedule of works accompanying the application for that statement has been satisfactorily completed,

representations made by a person (“the relevant person”) in respect of the application for the premises licence are excluded representations for the purposes of section 18(6)(d) if subsection (3) applies.

(3) This subsection applies if—

(a) given the information provided in the application for the provisional statement, the relevant person could have made the same, or substantially the same, representations about that application but failed to do so, without reasonable excuse, and

(b) there has been no material change in circumstances relating either to the relevant premises or to the area in the vicinity of those premises since the provisional statement was made.

Duty to notify certain changes E+W

33 Notification of change of name or address E+W

(1) The holder of a premises licence must, as soon as is reasonably practicable, notify the relevant licensing authority of any change in—

(a) his name or address,

(b) unless the designated premises supervisor has already notified the authority under subsection (4), the name or address of that supervisor.

(2) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under section 55(1) (fee to accompany application).

(3) A notice under subsection (1) must also be accompanied by the premises licence (or the appropriate part of the licence) or, if that is not practicable, by a statement of the reasons for the failure to produce the licence (or part).

(4) Where the designated premises supervisor under a premises licence is not the holder of the licence, he may notify the relevant licensing authority under this subsection of any change in his name or address.

(5) Where the designated premises supervisor gives a notice under subsection (4), he must, as soon as is reasonably practicable, give the holder of the premises licence a copy of that notice.

(6) A person commits an offence if he fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with this section.

(7) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (6) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

Variation of licences E+W

34 Application to vary premises licence E+W

(1) The holder of a premises licence may apply to the relevant licensing authority for variation of the licence.

(2) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under—

(a) section 54 (form etc. of applications etc.);

(b) section 55 (fees to accompany applications etc.).

(3) An application under this section must also be accompanied by the premises licence (or the appropriate part of that licence) or, if that is not practicable, by a statement of the reasons for the failure to provide the licence (or part).

(4) This section does not apply to an application within section 37(1) (application to vary licence to specify individual as premises supervisor).

[F80 (5) The functions of the Secretary of State under subsections (5) and (6) of section 17 (advertisements etc. of application) apply in relation to applications under this section as they apply in relation to applications under that section.]

Textual Amendments

F80 S. 34(5) substituted (28.12.2009) by The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2999), reg. 49(3) (with regs. 2, 5)

Commencement Information

I7 S. 34(5) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch.; s. 34(1)-(4) in force for certain purposes at 7.2.2005 and 7.8.2005 otherwise by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2090, art. 2, Sch.

35 Determination of application under section 34 E+W

(1) This section applies where the relevant licensing authority—

(a) receives an application, made in accordance with section 34, to vary a premises licence, and

(b) is satisfied that the applicant has complied with any requirement imposed on him by virtue of subsection (5) of that section.

(2) Subject to subsection (3) and section 36(6), the authority must grant the application.

(3) Where relevant representations are made, the authority must—

(a) hold a hearing to consider them, unless the authority, the applicant and each person who has made such representations agree that a hearing is unnecessary, and

(b) having regard to the representations, take such of the steps mentioned in subsection (4) (if any) as it considers [F81 appropriate] for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

(4) The steps are—

(a) to modify the conditions of the licence;

(b) to reject the whole or part of the application;

and for this purpose the conditions of the licence are modified if any of them is altered or omitted or any new condition is added.

(5) In this section “relevant representations” means representations which—

(a) are about the likely effect of the grant of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives, and

(b) meet the requirements of subsection (6).

(6) The requirements are—

(a) that the representations are made by [F82 a responsible authority or other person] within the period prescribed under section 17(5)(c) by virtue of section 34(5),

(b) that they have not been withdrawn, and

(c) in the case of representations made by [F83 a person who is not a responsible authority] , that they are not, in the opinion of the relevant licensing authority, frivolous or vexatious.

(7) Subsections (2) and (3) are subject to sections [F84 19 to 21](which require certain conditions to be included in premises licences).

Textual Amendments

F81 Word in s. 35(3)(b) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 109(6), 157(1) (with s. 109(15)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F82 Words in s. 35(6)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 105(6)(a), 157(1) (with s. 105(11)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F83 Words in s. 35(6)(c) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 105(6)(b), 157(1) (with s. 105(11)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F84 Words in s. 35(7) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 32; S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

Commencement Information

I8 S. 35 in force for certain purposes at 7.2.2005 and 7.8.2005 otherwise by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2(1), Sch.; S.I. 2005/2090, art. 2, Sch.

36 Supplementary provision about determinations under section 35 E+W

(1) Where an application (or any part of an application) is granted under section 35, the relevant licensing authority must forthwith give a notice to that effect to—

(a) the applicant,

(b) any person who made relevant representations in respect of the application, and

(c) the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated.

(2) Where relevant representations were made in respect of the application, the notice under subsection (1) must state the authority’s reasons for its decision as to the steps (if any) to take under section 35(3)(b).

(3) The notice under subsection (1) must specify the time when the variation in question takes effect.

That time is the time specified in the application or, if that time is before the applicant is given that notice, such later time as the relevant licensing authority specifies in the notice.

(4) Where an application (or any part of an application) is rejected under section 35, the relevant licensing authority must forthwith give a notice to that effect stating its reasons for rejecting the application to—

(a) the applicant,

(b) any person who made relevant representations in respect of the application, and

(c) the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated.

(5) Where the relevant licensing authority determines for the purposes of section 35(6)(c) that any representations are frivolous or vexatious, it must notify the person who made them of the reasons for that determination.

(6) A licence may not be varied under section 35 so as—

(a) to extend the period for which the licence has effect, or

(b) to vary substantially the premises to which it relates.

(7) In discharging its duty under subsection (2) or (3)(b) of that section, a licensing authority may vary a premises licence so that it has effect subject to different conditions in respect of—

(a) different parts of the premises concerned;

(b) different licensable activities.

(8) In this section “relevant representations” has the meaning given in section 35(5).

Commencement Information

I9 S. 36 in force for certain purposes at 7.2.2005 and 7.8.2005 otherwise by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2(1), Sch.; S.I. 2005/2090, art. 2, Sch.

37 Application to vary licence to specify individual as premises supervisor E+W

(1) The holder of a premises licence may—

(a) if the licence authorises the supply of alcohol, or

(b) if he has applied under section 34 to vary the licence so that it authorises such supplies,

apply to vary the licence so as to specify the individual named in the application (“the proposed individual”) as the premises supervisor.

(2) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under—

(a) section 54 (form etc. of applications etc.);

(b) section 55 (fees to accompany applications etc.).

(3) An application under this section must also be accompanied by—

(a) a form of consent in the prescribed form given by the proposed individual, and

(b) the premises licence (or the appropriate part of that licence) or, if that is not practicable, a statement of the reasons for the failure to provide the licence (or part).

(4) [F85 Notice of an application under this section must be given]—

(a) to the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated, and

(b) to the designated premises supervisor (if there is one),

and that notice must state whether the application is one to which section 38 applies.

[F86 (4A) Notice under subsection (4)(a) is to be given by—

(a) the relevant licensing authority, in a case where the holder of the premises licence submitted the application to the relevant licensing authority by means of a relevant electronic facility;

(b) the holder of the premises licence, in any other case.

(4B) Notice under subsection (4)(b) is to be given by the holder of the premises licence.]

(5) Where a chief officer of police notified under subsection (4) is satisfied that the exceptional circumstances of the case are such that granting the application would undermine the crime prevention objective, he must give the relevant licensing authority a notice stating the reasons why he is so satisfied.

(6) The chief officer of police must give that notice within the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which he is notified of the application under subsection (4).

Textual Amendments

F85 Words in s. 37(4) substituted (28.12.2009) by The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2999), reg. 49(4) (with regs. 2, 5)

F86 S. 37(4A)(4B) inserted (28.12.2009) by The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2999), reg. 49(5) (with regs. 2, 5)

Commencement Information

I10 S. 37(3)(a) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch.; s. 37(1)(2)(3)(b)(4)-(6) in force for certain purposes at 7.2.2005 and 7.8.2005 otherwise by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2090, art. 2, Sch.

38 Circumstances in which section 37 application given interim effect E+W

(1) This section applies where an application made in accordance with section 37, in respect of a premises licence which authorises the supply of alcohol, includes a request that the variation applied for should have immediate effect.

(2) By virtue of this section, the premises licence has effect during the application period as if it were varied in the manner set out in the application.

(3) For this purpose “the application period” means the period which—

(a) begins when the application is received by the relevant licensing authority, and

(b) ends—

(i) if the application is granted, when the variation takes effect,

(ii) if the application is rejected, at the time the rejection is notified to the applicant, or

(iii) if the application is withdrawn before it is determined, at the time of the withdrawal.

39 Determination of section 37 application E+W

(1) This section applies where an application is made, in accordance with section 37, to vary a premises licence so as to specify a new premises supervisor (“the proposed individual”).

(2) Subject to subsection (3), the relevant licensing authority must grant the application.

(3) Where a notice is given under section 37(5) (and not withdrawn), the authority must—

(a) hold a hearing to consider it, unless the authority, the applicant and the chief officer of police who gave the notice agree that a hearing is unnecessary, and

(b) having regard to the notice, reject the application if it considers it [F87 appropriate] for the promotion of the crime prevention objective to do so.

(4) Where an application under section 37 is granted or rejected, the relevant licensing authority must give a notice to that effect to—

(a) the applicant,

(b) the proposed individual, and

(c) the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated.

(5) Where a chief officer of police gave a notice under subsection (5) of that section (and it was not withdrawn), the notice under subsection (4) of this section must state the authority’s reasons for granting or rejecting the application.

(6) Where the application is granted, the notice under subsection (4) must specify the time when the variation takes effect.

That time is the time specified in the application or, if that time is before the applicant is given that notice, such later time as the relevant licensing authority specifies in the notice.

Textual Amendments

F87 Word in s. 39(3)(b) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 109(7), 157(1) (with s. 109(15)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

Commencement Information

I11 S. 39 in force for certain purposes at 7.2.2005 and 7.8.2005 otherwise by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2090, art. 2

40 Duty of applicant following determination under section 39 E+W

(1) Where the holder of a premises licence is notified under section 39(4), he must forthwith—

(a) if his application has been granted, notify the person (if any) who has been replaced as the designated premises supervisor of the variation, and

(b) if his application has been rejected, give the designated premises supervisor (if any) notice to that effect.

(2) A person commits an offence if he fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (1).

(3) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (2) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

41 Request to be removed as designated premises supervisor E+W

(1) Where an individual wishes to cease being the designated premises supervisor in respect of a premises licence, he may give the relevant licensing authority a notice to that effect.

(2) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under section 54 (form etc. of notices etc.).

(3) Where the individual is the holder of the premises licence, the notice under subsection (1) must also be accompanied by the premises licence (or the appropriate part of the licence) or, if that is not practicable, by a statement of the reasons for the failure to provide the licence (or part).

(4) In any other case, the individual must no later than 48 hours after giving the notice under subsection (1) give the holder of the premises licence—

(a) a copy of that notice, and

(b) a notice directing the holder to send to the relevant licensing authority within 14 days of receiving the notice—

(i) the premises licence (or the appropriate part of the licence), or

(ii) if that is not practicable, a statement of the reasons for the failure to provide the licence (or part).

(5) A person commits an offence if he fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a direction given to him under subsection (4)(b).

(6) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (5) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

(7) Where an individual—

(a) gives the relevant licensing authority a notice in accordance with this section, and

(b) satisfies the requirements of subsection (3) or (4),

he is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as if, from the relevant time, he were not the designated premises supervisor.

(8) For this purpose “the relevant time” means—

(a) the time the notice under subsection (1) is received by the relevant licensing authority, or

(b) if later, the time specified in the notice.

[F88 Variation of licences: minor variations E+W

Textual Amendments

F88 Ss. 41A-41C and cross-heading inserted (1.7.2009 for certain purposes and 29.7.2009 otherwise) by The Legislative Reform (Minor Variations to Premises Licences and Club Premises Certificates) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1772), art. 2

41A Application for minor variation of premises licence E+W

(1) Subject to subsection (3), the holder of a premises licence may apply under this section (instead of under section 34) to the relevant licensing authority for variation of the licence.

(2) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under—

(a) section 54 (form etc. of applications etc.);

(b) section 55 (fees to accompany applications etc.).

(3) An application may not be made under this section to vary a premises licence so as to—

(a) extend the period for which it has effect,

(b) vary substantially the premises to which it relates,

(c) specify an individual as the premises supervisor,

(d) add the supply of alcohol as an activity authorised by the licence,

(e) authorise—

(i) the supply of alcohol at any time between 11pm and 7am, or

(ii) an increase in the amount of time on any day during which alcohol may be sold by retail or supplied, or

(f) include the alternative licence condition referred to in section 41D(3).

(4) The duty to make regulations imposed on the Secretary of State by subsection (5)(a) of section 17 (advertisement etc. of application) applies in relation to applications under this section as it applies in relation to applications under that section.

41B Determination of application under section 41A E+W

(1) This section applies where the relevant licensing authority receives an application made under section 41A.

(2) In determining the application the authority must—

(a) consult such of the responsible authorities as it considers appropriate, and

(b) take into account any relevant representations—

(i) made by those authorities, or

(ii) made by [F89 any other person] and received by the authority within ten working days beginning on the initial day.

(3) If the authority considers that—

(a) the variation proposed in the application could not have an adverse effect on the promotion of any of the licensing objectives, or

(b) if more than one variation is proposed, none of them, whether considered separately or together could have such an effect,

it must grant the application.

(4) In any other case the authority must reject the application.

(5) A determination under this section must be made within the period of fifteen working days beginning on the initial day.

(6) If at the expiry of the period referred to in subsection (5) the authority has not determined the application—

(a) the application is rejected, and

(b) the authority must forthwith return the fee that accompanied the application.

(7) But nothing in subsection (6) prevents the authority, with the agreement of the applicant, from treating—

(a) an application rejected by virtue of that subsection (“the first application”) as a new application made under section 41A,

(b) the prescribed fee that accompanied the first application as the prescribed fee accompanying a new application, or

(c) both.

(8) A new application of the kind referred to in subsection (7)(a) is to be treated as having been made on the date of the agreement referred to in that provision, or on such other date as is specified in the agreement.

(9) Any fee owed to an applicant under subsection (6) may be recovered as a debt due to the applicant.

(10) For the purposes of this section—

• “initial day” in relation to an application means the first working day after the day on which the authority receives the application;

• “relevant representations” in relation to an application means representations which are about the likely effect of the grant of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives.

Textual Amendments

F89 Words in s. 41B(2)(b)(ii) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 105(7), 157(1) (with s. 105(11)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

41C Supplementary provision about determinations under section 41B E+W

(1) Where an application is granted under section 41B, the relevant licensing authority must forthwith give a notice to that effect to the applicant.

(2) The notice under subsection (1) must specify—

(a) any variation of the premises licence which is to have effect as a result of the grant of the application, and

(b) the time at which that variation takes effect.

(3) The time referred to in subsection (2)(b) is the time specified in the application or, if that time is before the applicant is given the notice referred to in subsection (2), such later time as the authority specifies in the notice.

(4) Where an application is rejected under section 41B, the relevant licensing authority must forthwith give a notice to that effect to the applicant.

(5) The notice under subsection (4) must include a statement by the authority of the reasons for its decision.]

[F90 41D Variation of premises licence: supply of alcohol from community premises E+W

(1) Where a management committee which holds a premises licence in respect of community premises makes an application under section 34 for variation of the licence so as to authorise the supply of alcohol, the application may include an application for the alternative licence condition to be included in the licence instead of the conditions in section 19(2) and (3).

(2) A management committee which holds a premises licence in respect of community premises which includes the conditions in section 19(2) and (3) may make an application under section 34 for (or which includes an application for) variation of the licence to include the alternative licence condition instead of those conditions.

(3) In this section “the alternative licence condition” is the condition that every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by the management committee.

(4) In a case where an application under section 34 includes an application under subsection (1), or is made pursuant to subsection (2), section 19 (as it applies by virtue of section 35(7)) and section 35 are modified as follows.

(5) Section 19 has effect as if at the end there were inserted—

[F91 “(5)] But where—

(a) the relevant licensing authority is satisfied that the arrangements for the management of the premises by the applicant are sufficient to ensure adequate supervision of the supply of alcohol on the premises, and

(b) if any representations are made pursuant to section 35(5)(aa), the authority does not consider the inclusion of the conditions in subsections (2) and (3) to be [F92 appropriate] to promote the crime prevention objective,

the licence must not include the conditions in subsections (2) and (3) but must include the alternative licence condition referred to in section 41D(3) instead.”.

(6) Section 35 has effect as if—

(a) after subsection (5)(a) there were inserted—

“(aa) if they relate to the inclusion of the alternative licence condition referred to in section 41D(3)—

(i) were made by the chief officer of police for a police area in which the premises are situated, and

(ii) include a statement that, due to the exceptional circumstances of the case, he is satisfied that including the alternative licence condition instead of the conditions in section 19(2) and (3) would undermine the crime prevention objective, and”, and

[F93 (b) subsection (6)(c) were omitted.]]

Textual Amendments

F90 S. 41D inserted (29.7.2009) by The Legislative Reform (Supervision of Alcohol Sales in Church and Village Halls &.) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1724), art. 4

F91 Word in s. 41D(5) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 33; S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F92 Word in s. 41D(5) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 109(8), 157(1) (with s. 109(15)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F93 S. 41D(6)(b) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 105(8), 157(1) (with s. 105(11)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

Transfer of premises licence E+W

42 Application for transfer of premises licence E+W

(1) Subject to this section, any person mentioned in section 16(1) (applicant for premises licence) may apply to the relevant licensing authority for the transfer of a premises licence to him.

(2) Where the applicant is an individual he must be aged 18 or over.

[F94 (2A) Where the applicant is an individual who is resident in the United Kingdom and the premises licence authorises premises to be used for a licensable activity within section 1(1)(a) or (d) he must also be entitled to work in the United Kingdom.]

(3) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under—

(a) section 54 (form etc. of applications etc.);

(b) section 55 (fees to accompany applications etc.).

(4) An application under this section must also be accompanied by the premises licence or, if that is not practicable, a statement of the reasons for the failure to provide the licence.

(5) The [F95 relevant person must give notice of the] application to the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated.

[F96 (5ZA) Where the premises licence authorises premises to be used for a licensable activity within section 1(1)(a) or (d), the relevant person must also give notice of the application to the Secretary of State.]

[F97 (5A) In [F98 subsections (5) and (5ZA)], “relevant person” means—

(a) the relevant licensing authority, in a case where the applicant submitted the application to the relevant licensing authority by means of a relevant electronic facility;

(b) the applicant, in any other case.]

(6) Where a chief officer of police notified under subsection (5) is satisfied that the exceptional circumstances of the case are such that granting the application would undermine the crime prevention objective, he must give the relevant licensing authority a notice stating the reasons why he is so satisfied.

(7) The chief officer of police must give that notice within the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which he is notified of the application under subsection (5).

[F99 (8) Where the Secretary of State is given notice under subsection (5ZA) and is satisfied that the exceptional circumstances of the case are such that granting the application would be prejudicial to the prevention of illegal working in licensed premises, the Secretary of State must give the relevant licensing authority a notice stating the reasons for being so satisfied.

(9) The Secretary of State must give that notice within the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the Secretary of State is notified of the application under subsection (5ZA).]

Textual Amendments

F94 S. 42(2A) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 6(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F95 Words in s. 42(5) substituted (28.12.2009) by The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2999), reg. 49(6) (with regs. 2, 5)

F96 S. 42(5ZA) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 6(3) (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F97 S. 42(5A) inserted (28.12.2009) by The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2999), reg. 49(7) (with regs. 2, 5)

F98 Words in s. 42(5A) substituted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 6(4) (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F99 S. 42(8)(9) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 6(5) (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

43 Circumstances in which transfer application given interim effect E+W

(1) Where—

(a) an application made in accordance with section 42 includes a request that the transfer have immediate effect, and

(b) the requirements of this section are met,

then, by virtue of this section, the premises licence has effect during the application period as if the applicant were the holder of the licence.

(2) For this purpose “the application period” means the period which—

(a) begins when the application is received by the relevant licensing authority, and

(b) ends—

(i) when the licence is transferred following the grant of the application, or

(ii) if the application is rejected, when the applicant is notified of the rejection, or

(iii) when the application is withdrawn.

(3) Subject to subsections (4) and (5), an application within subsection (1)(a) may be made only with the consent of the holder of the premises licence.

(4) Where a person is the holder of the premises licence by virtue of an interim authority notice under section 47, such an application may also be made by that person.

(5) The relevant licensing authority must exempt the applicant from the requirement to obtain the holder’s consent if the applicant shows to the authority’s satisfaction—

(a) that he has taken all reasonable steps to obtain that consent, and

(b) that, if the application were one to which subsection (1) applied, he would be in a position to use the premises during the application period for the licensable activity or activities authorised by the premises licence.

(6) Where the relevant licensing authority refuses to exempt an applicant under subsection (5), it must notify the applicant of its reasons for that decision.

Commencement Information

I12 S. 43(1)(2)(5)(6) in force and s. 43(3) in force "apart from the reference to subsection (4)" at 7.8.2005 by S.I. 2005/2090, art. 2, Sch.; s. 43 otherwise in force in force at 24.11.2005 by S.I. 2005/3056, art. 2 (with Sch.)

44 Determination of transfer application E+W

(1) This section applies where an application for the transfer of a licence is made in accordance with section 42.

(2) Subject to subsections (3) and (5), the authority must transfer the licence in accordance with the application.

(3) The authority must reject the application if none of the conditions in subsection (4) applies.

(4) The conditions are—

(a) that section 43(1) (applications given interim effect) applies to the application,

(b) that the holder of the premises licence consents to the transfer,

(c) that the applicant is exempted under subsection (6) from the requirement to obtain the holder’s consent to the transfer.

(5) Where a notice is given under section 42(6) [F100 or (8)] (and not withdrawn), and subsection (3) above does not apply, the authority must—

(a) hold a hearing to consider it, unless the authority, the applicant and the [F101 person] who gave the notice agree that a hearing is unnecessary, and

[F102 (b) having regard to the notice—

(i) where the notice is given under section 42(6), reject the application if it considers it appropriate for the promotion of the crime prevention objective to do so, or

(ii) where the notice is given under section 42(8), reject the application if it considers it appropriate for the prevention of illegal working in licensed premises to do so.]

(6) The relevant licensing authority must exempt the applicant from the requirement to obtain the holder’s consent if the applicant shows to the authority’s satisfaction—

(a) that he has taken all reasonable steps to obtain that consent, and

(b) that, if the application were granted, he would be in a position to use the premises for the licensable activity or activities authorised by the premises licence.

(7) Where the relevant licensing authority refuses to exempt an applicant under subsection (6), it must notify the applicant of its reasons for that decision.

Textual Amendments

F100 Words in s. 44(5) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 7(2); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F101 Word in s. 44(5)(a) substituted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 7(3); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F102 S. 44(5)(b) substituted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 7(4); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

45 Notification of determination under section 44 E+W

(1) Where an application under section 42 is granted or rejected, the relevant licensing authority must give a notice to that effect to—

(a) the applicant, and

(b) the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated.

(2) Where a chief officer of police gave a notice under subsection (6) of that section [F103 or the Secretary of State gave a notice under subsection (8) of that section] [F104 (which, in either case,] was not withdrawn), the notice under subsection (1) of this section must state the licensing authority’s reasons for granting or rejecting the application.

[F105 (2A) Where the Secretary of State gave a notice under subsection (8) of section 42 (which was not withdrawn), the notice under subsection (1) of this section must also be given to the Secretary of State.]

(3) Where the application is granted, the notice under subsection (1) must specify the time when the transfer takes effect.

That time is the time specified in the application or, if that time is before the applicant is given that notice, such later time as the relevant licensing authority specifies in the notice.

(4) The relevant licensing authority must also give a copy of the notice given under subsection (1)—

(a) where the application is granted—

(i) to the holder of the licence immediately before the application was granted, or

(ii) if the application was one to which section 43(1) applied, to the holder of the licence immediately before the application was made (if any),

(b) where the application is rejected, to the holder of the premises licence (if any).

Textual Amendments

F103 Words in s. 45(2) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 8(2)(a); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F104 Words in s. 45(2) substituted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 8(2)(b); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F105 S. 45(2A) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 8(3); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

46 Duty to notify designated premises supervisor of transfer E+W

(1) This section applies where—

(a) an application is made in accordance with section 42 to transfer a premises licence in respect of which there is a designated premises supervisor, and

(b) the applicant and that supervisor are not the same person.

(2) Where section 43(1) applies in relation to the application, the applicant must forthwith notify the designated premises supervisor of the application.

(3) If the application is granted, the applicant must forthwith notify the designated premises supervisor of the transfer.

(4) A person commits an offence if he fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with this section.

(5) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

Interim authority notices E+W

47 Interim authority notice following death etc. of licence holder E+W

(1) This section applies where—

(a) a premises licence lapses under section 27 in a case within subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c) [F106 or (1A)] of that section (death, incapacity or insolvency of the holder [F107 or change of immigration status]), but

(b) no application for transfer of the licence has been made by virtue of section 50 (reinstatement of licence on transfer following death etc.).

(2) A person who—

(a) has a prescribed interest in the premises concerned, or

(b) is connected to the person who held the premises licence immediately before it lapsed (“the former holder”),

may, during the initial [F108 28 day] period, give to the relevant licensing authority a notice (an “interim authority notice”) in respect of the licence.

(3) Subsection (2) is subject to [F109 subsection (3A) and] regulations under—

(a) section 54 (form etc. of notices etc.);

(b) section 55 (fees to accompany applications etc.).

[F110 (3A) Where the premises licence authorises premises to be used for a licensable activity within section 1(1)(a) or (d), a person falling within subsection (2)(a) or (b) who is an individual who is resident in the United Kingdom may give an interim authority notice only if the person is entitled to work in the United Kingdom.]

(4) Only one interim authority notice may be given under subsection (2).

(5) For the purposes of subsection (2) a person is connected to the former holder of the premises licence if, and only if—

(a) the former holder has died and that person is his personal representative,

[F111 (b) the former holder lacks capacity (within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005) to hold the licence and that person acts for him under an enduring power of attorney or lasting power of attorney registered under that Act,]

(c) the former holder has become insolvent and that person is his insolvency practitioner.

(6) Where an interim authority notice is given in accordance with this section—

(a) the premises licence is reinstated from the time the notice is received by the relevant licensing authority, and

(b) the person who gave the notice is from that time the holder of the licence.

(7) But the premises licence lapses again—

(a) at the end of the initial [F108 28 day] period unless before that time the person who gave the interim authority notice has given a copy of the notice to the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated;

[F112 (aa) where the premises licence authorises premises to be used for a licensable activity within section 1(1)(a) or (d), at the end of the initial 28 day period unless before that time the person who gave the interim authority notice has given a copy of the notice to the Secretary of State;]

(b) at the end of the interim authority period, unless before that time a relevant transfer application is made to the relevant licensing authority.

[F113 (7A) Where the interim authority notice was given to the relevant licensing authority by means of a relevant electronic facility—

(a) [F114 paragraphs (a) and (aa) of subsection (7) do] not apply, and

(b) the relevant licensing authority must forthwith give a copy of the notice to the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated] [F115 and, where the premises licence authorises premises to be used for a licensable activity within section 1(1)(a) or (d), to the Secretary of State.]

(8) Nothing in this section prevents the person who gave the interim authority notice from making a relevant transfer application.

(9) If—

(a) a relevant transfer application is made during the interim authority period, and

(b) that application is rejected or withdrawn,

the licence lapses again at the time of the rejection or withdrawal.

(10) In this section—

• “becomes insolvent” is to be construed in accordance with section 27;

• [F116 “initial 28 day period”, in relation to a licence which lapses as mentioned in subsection (1), means the period of 28 days beginning with the day after the day the licence lapses;]

• “insolvency practitioner”, in relation to a person, means a person acting as an insolvency practitioner in relation to him (within the meaning of section 388 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45));

• “interim authority period” means the period beginning with the day on which the interim authority notice is received by the relevant licensing authority and ending—

  (a)

  [F117 three months] after that day, or

  (b)

  if earlier, when it is terminated by the person who gave the interim authority notice notifying the relevant licensing authority to that effect;

• F118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• “relevant transfer application” in relation to the premises licence, is an application under section 42 which is given interim effect by virtue of section 43.

Textual Amendments

F106 Words in s. 47(1) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 9(2)(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F107 Words in s. 47(1) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 9(2)(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F108 Words in s. 47(2)(7)(a) substituted (1.10.2010) by The Legislative Reform (Licensing) (Interim Authority Notices etc) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2452), art. 2(1)(a) (with art. 4)

F109 Words in s. 47(3) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 9(3) (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F110 S. 47(3A) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 9(4) (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F111 S. 47(5)(b) substituted (1.10.2007) by Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c. 9), ss. 67(1), 68(1)-(3), Sch. 6 para. 46(3)(a) (with ss. 27, 28, 29, 62); S.I. 2007/1897, art. 2

F112 S. 47(7)(aa) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 9(5) (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F113 S. 47(7A) inserted (28.12.2009) by The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2999), reg. 49(8) (with regs. 2, 5)

F114 Words in s. 47(7A)(a) substituted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 9(6)(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F115 Words in s. 47(7A)(b) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 9(6)(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 33); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F116 S. 47(10): definition of initial seven day period" substituted (1.10.2010) by The Legislative Reform (Licensing) (Interim Authority Notices etc) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2452), art. 2(1)(b)(i) (with art. 4)

F117 S. 47(10): words in definition of "interim authority period" substituted (1.10.2010) by The Legislative Reform (Licensing) (Interim Authority Notices etc) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2452), art. 2(1)(b)(ii) (with art. 4)

F118 S. 47(10): definition of "mentally incapable" repealed (1.10.2007) by Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c. 9), ss. 67(1)(2), 68(1)-(3), Sch. 6 para. 46(3)(b), Sch. 7 (with ss. 27, 28, 29, 62); S.I. 2007/1897, art. 2

Commencement Information

I13 S. 47(2)(a) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch. and s. 47 otherwise in force at 24.11.2005 by S.I. 2005/3056, art. 2 (with Sch.)

48 Cancellation of interim authority notice following F119 ... objections E+W

(1) [F120 Subsection (2)] applies where—

(a) an interim authority notice by a person (“the relevant person”) is given in accordance with section 47,

(b) the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated is given a copy of the interim authority notice before the end of the initial [F121 28 day] period (within the meaning of that section), and

(c) that chief officer (or any of those chief officers) is satisfied that the exceptional circumstances of the case are such that a failure to cancel the interim authority notice would undermine the crime prevention objective.

(2) The chief officer of police must [F122 before the end of the second working day following the day on which] he receives the copy of the interim authority notice give the relevant licensing authority a notice stating why he is so satisfied.

[F123 (2A) Subsection (2B) applies where—

(a) an interim authority notice by a person (“the relevant person”) is given in accordance with section 47,

(b) the Secretary of State is given a copy of the interim authority notice before the end of the initial 28 day period (within the meaning of that section), and

(c) the Secretary of State is satisfied that the exceptional circumstances of the case are such that a failure to cancel the interim authority notice would be prejudicial to the prevention of illegal working in licensed premises.

(2B) The Secretary of State must before the end of the second working day following receipt of the copy of the interim authority notice give the relevant licensing authority a notice stating why the Secretary of State is so satisfied.]

(3) Where a notice is given [F124 under subsection (2) or (2B)] (and not withdrawn), the authority must—

(a) hold a hearing to consider it, unless the authority, the relevant person and the [F125 person who gave the notice] agree that a hearing is unnecessary, and

[F126 (b) having regard to the notice—

(i) where the notice is given under subsection (2), cancel the interim authority notice if it considers it appropriate for the promotion of the crime prevention objective to do so, or

(ii) where the notice is given under subsection (2B), cancel the interim authority notice if it considers it appropriate for the prevention of illegal working in licensed premises to do so.]

(4) An interim authority notice is cancelled under subsection (3)(b) by the licensing authority giving the relevant person a notice stating that it is cancelled and the authority’s reasons for its decision.

(5) The licensing authority must give a copy of a notice under subsection (4) to the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated.

[F127 (5A) Where an interim authority notice is cancelled under subsection (3)(b)(ii), the licensing authority must also give a copy of the notice under subsection (4) to the Secretary of State.]

(6) The premises licence lapses if, and when, a notice is given under subsection (4).

This is subject to paragraph 7(5) of Schedule 5 (reinstatement of premises licence where appeal made against cancellation of interim authority notice).

(7) The relevant licensing authority must not cancel an interim authority notice after a relevant transfer application (within the meaning of section 47) is made in respect of the premises licence.

Textual Amendments

F119 Word in s. 48 heading omitted (6.4.2017) by virtue of Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 10(2); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F120 Words in s. 48(1) substituted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 10(3); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F121 Words in s. 48(1)(b) substituted (1.10.2010) by The Legislative Reform (Licensing) (Interim Authority Notices etc) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2452), art. 2(2)(a) (with art. 4)

F122 Words in s. 48(2) substituted (1.10.2010) by The Legislative Reform (Licensing) (Interim Authority Notices etc) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2452), art. 2(2)(b) (with art. 4)

F123 S. 48(2A)(2B) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 10(4); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F124 Words in s. 48(3) substituted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 10(5)(a); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F125 Words in s. 48(3)(a) substituted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 10(5)(b); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F126 S. 48(3)(b) substituted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 10(5)(c); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F127 S. 48(5A) inserted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 10(6); S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

49 Supplementary provision about interim authority notices E+W

(1) On receipt of an interim authority notice, the relevant licensing authority must issue to the person who gave the notice a copy of the licence and a copy of the summary (in each case certified by the authority to be a true copy).

(2) The copies issued under this section must be copies of the premises licence and summary in the form in which they existed immediately before the licence lapsed under section 27, except that they must specify the person who gave the interim authority notice as the person who is the holder.

(3) This Act applies in relation to a copy issued under this section as it applies in relation to an original licence or summary.

(4) Where a person becomes the holder of a premises licence by virtue of section 47, he must (unless he is the designated premises supervisor under the licence) forthwith notify the supervisor (if any) of the interim authority notice.

(5) A person commits an offence if he fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (4).

(6) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (5) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

Transfer following death etc. of licence holder E+W

50 Reinstatement of licence on transfer following death etc. of holder E+W

(1) This section applies where—

(a) a premises licence lapses by virtue of section 27 (death, incapacity or insolvency etc. of the holder), but no interim authority notice has effect, or

(b) a premises licence lapses by virtue of section 28 (surrender).

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a) an interim authority notice ceases to have effect when it is cancelled under section 48 or withdrawn.

(3) Notwithstanding the lapsing of the licence, a person mentioned in section 16(1) [F128 (and who would, where applicable, satisfy subsections (2) and (2A) of section 42)] may apply under section 42 for the transfer of the licence to him provided that the application—

(a) is made no later than [F129 28 days] after the day the licence lapsed, and

(b) is one to which section 43(1)(a) applies.

(4) Where an application is made in accordance with subsection (3), section 43(1)(b) must be disregarded.

(5) Where such an application is made, the premises licence is reinstated from the time the application is received by the relevant licensing authority.

(6) But the licence lapses again if, and when—

(a) the applicant is notified of the rejection of the application, or

(b) the application is withdrawn.

(7) Only one application for transfer of the premises licence may be made in reliance on this section.

Textual Amendments

F128 Words in s. 50(3) substituted (6.4.2017) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 11; S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

F129 Words in s. 50(3)(a) substituted (1.10.2010) by The Legislative Reform (Licensing) (Interim Authority Notices etc) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2452), art. 2(3) (with art. 4)

Review of licences E+W

51 Application for review of premises licence E+W

(1) Where a premises licence has effect, [F130 a responsible authority or any other person] may apply to the relevant licensing authority for a review of the licence.

(2) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under section 54 (form etc. of applications etc.).

(3) The Secretary of State must by regulations under this section—

(a) require the applicant to give a notice containing details of the application to the holder of the premises licence and each responsible authority within such period as may be prescribed;

(b) require the authority to advertise the application and invite representations about it to be made to the authority by [F131 responsible authorities and other persons] ;

(c) prescribe the period during which representations may be made by the holder of the premises licence, any responsible authority or any [F132 other person] ;

(d) require any notice under paragraph (a) or advertisement under paragraph (b) to specify that period.

(4) The relevant licensing authority may, at any time, reject any ground for review specified in an application under this section if it is satisfied—

(a) that the ground is not relevant to one or more of the licensing objectives, or

(b) in the case of an application made by a person other than a responsible authority, that—

(i) the ground is frivolous or vexatious, or

(ii) the ground is a repetition.

(5) For this purpose a ground for review is a repetition if—

(a) it is identical or substantially similar to—

(i) a ground for review specified in an earlier application for review made in respect of the same premises licence and determined under section 52, or

(ii) representations considered by the relevant licensing authority in accordance with section 18, before it determined the application for the premises licence under that section, or

(iii) representations which would have been so considered but for the fact that they were excluded representations by virtue of section 32, and

(b) a reasonable interval has not elapsed since that earlier application for review or the grant of the licence (as the case may be).

(6) Where the authority rejects a ground for review under subsection (4)(b), it must notify the applicant of its decision and, if the ground was rejected because it was frivolous or vexatious, the authority must notify him of its reasons for making that decision.

(7) The application is to be treated as rejected to the extent that any of the grounds for review are rejected under subsection (4).

Accordingly the requirements imposed under subsection (3)(a) and (b) and by section 52 (so far as not already met) apply only to so much (if any) of the application as has not been rejected.

Textual Amendments

F130 Words in s. 51(1) substituted (22.3.2012 for specified purposes, 25.4.2012 in so far as not aleady in force) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 106(2)(a), 157(1) (with s. 106(7)); S.I. 2012/896, art. 2(b); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F131 Words in s. 51(3)(b) substituted (22.3.2012 for specified purposes, 25.4.2012 in so far as not aleady in force) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 106(2)(b)(i), 157(1) (with s. 106(7)); S.I. 2012/896, art. 2(b); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F132 Words in s. 51(3)(c) substituted (22.3.2012 for specified purposes, 25.4.2012 in so far as not aleady in force) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 106(2)(b)(ii), 157(1) (with s. 106(7)); S.I. 2012/896, art. 2(b); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

Commencement Information

I14 S. 51(3) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch.; s. 51(1)(2)(4)-(7) in force at 24.11.2005 by S.I. 2005/3056, art. 2 (with Sch.)

52 Determination of application for review E+W

(1) This section applies where—

(a) the relevant licensing authority receives an application made in accordance with section 51,

(b) the applicant has complied with any requirement imposed on him under subsection (3)(a) or (d) of that section, and

(c) the authority has complied with any requirement imposed on it under subsection (3)(b) or (d) of that section.

(2) Before determining the application, the authority must hold a hearing to consider it and any relevant representations.

(3) The authority must, having regard to the application and any relevant representations, take such of the steps mentioned in subsection (4) (if any) as it considers [F133 appropriate] for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

(4) The steps are—

(a) to modify the conditions of the licence;

(b) to exclude a licensable activity from the scope of the licence;

(c) to remove the designated premises supervisor;

(d) to suspend the licence for a period not exceeding three months;

(e) to revoke the licence;

and for this purpose the conditions of the licence are modified if any of them is altered or omitted or any new condition is added.

(5) Subsection (3) is subject to sections [F134 19 to 21](requirement to include certain conditions in premises licences).

(6) Where the authority takes a step mentioned in subsection (4)(a) or (b), it may provide that the modification or exclusion is to have effect for only such period (not exceeding three months) as it may specify.

(7) In this section “relevant representations” means representations which—

(a) are relevant to one or more of the licensing objectives, and

(b) meet the requirements of subsection (8).

(8) The requirements are—

(a) that the representations are made—

(i) by the holder of the premises licence, a responsible authority or [F135 any other person] , and

(ii) within the period prescribed under section 51(3)(c),

(b) that they have not been withdrawn, and

(c) if they are made by [F136 a person who is not a responsible authority] , that they are not, in the opinion of the relevant licensing authority, frivolous or vexatious.

(9) Where the relevant licensing authority determines that any representations are frivolous or vexatious, it must notify the person who made them of the reasons for that determination.

(10) Where a licensing authority determines an application for review under this section it must notify the determination and its reasons for making it to—

(a) the holder of the licence,

(b) the applicant,

(c) any person who made relevant representations, and

(d) the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated.

(11) A determination under this section does not have effect—

(a) until the end of the period given for appealing against the decision, or

(b) if the decision is appealed against, until the appeal is disposed of.

Textual Amendments

F133 Word in s. 52(3) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 109(11), 157(1) (with s. 109(15)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F134 Words in s. 52(5) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 Pt. 5 para. 34; S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F135 Words in s. 52(8)(a)(i) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 106(3)(a), 157(1) (with s. 106(7)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F136 Words in s. 52(8)(c) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 106(3)(b), 157(1) (with s. 106(7)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

[F137 52A Review: supply of alcohol from community premises E+W

(1) In a case where an application is made under section 51 for review of a premises licence which—

(a) is held by a management committee in respect of community premises, and

(b) includes the alternative licence condition,

section 52 is modified as follows.

(2) Subsection (4) has effect as if paragraph (c) were omitted.

(3) Subsection (5) has effect as if for that subsection there were substituted—

“(5) Subsection (3) is subject—

(a) to the requirement that the licence must include—

(i) the conditions in section 19(2) and (3), or

(i) the alternative licence condition referred to in section 52A(4)

(but not both), and

(b) to sections [F138 19(4) and 19A to 21](requirement to include certain conditions in premises licences).”.

(4) In this section “the alternative licence condition” is the condition that every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by the management committee.]

Textual Amendments

F137 S. 52A inserted (29.7.2009) by The Legislative Reform (Supervision of Alcohol Sales in Church and Village Halls &c.) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1724), art. 5

F138 Words in s. 52A(3) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 35; S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

53 Supplementary provision about review E+W

(1) This section applies where a local authority is both—

(a) the relevant licensing authority, and

(b) a responsible authority,

in respect of any premises.

(2) The authority may, in its capacity as a responsible authority, apply under section 51 for a review of any premises licence [F139 , or under section 172G for an off-sales review of any premises licence,] in respect of the premises.

(3) The authority may, in its capacity as licensing authority, determine that application.

Textual Amendments

F139 Words in s. 53(2) inserted (temp.) (22.7.2020) by virtue of Business and Planning Act 2020 (c. 16), ss. 11(5), 25(1) (with s. 11(13))

[F140 Summary reviews in serious cases of crime or disorder E+W

Textual Amendments

F140 Ss. 53A-53C and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 21, 66(2)(3); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(a)

53A Summary reviews on application of senior police officer E+W

(1) The chief officer of police of a police force for a police area may apply under this section to the relevant licensing authority for a review of the premises licence for any premises wholly or partly in that area if—

(a) the premises are licensed premises in relation to the sale of alcohol by retail; and

(b) a senior member of that force has given a certificate that it is his opinion that the premises are associated with serious crime or serious disorder or both;

and that certificate must accompany the application.

(2) On receipt of such an application, the relevant licensing authority must—

(a) within 48 hours of the time of its receipt, consider under section 53B whether it is necessary to take interim steps pending the determination of a review of the premises licence; and

(b) within 28 days after the day of its receipt, review that licence in accordance with section 53C and reach a determination on that review.

(3) The Secretary of State must by regulations—

(a) require a relevant licensing authority to whom an application for a review under this section has been made to give notice of the review to the holder of the premises licence and to every responsible authority;

(b) prescribe the period after the making of the application within which the notice under paragraph (a) must be given;

(c) require a relevant licensing authority to advertise the review, inviting representations about it to be made to the authority by the responsible authorities and [F141 other persons] ;

(d) prescribe the period after the making of the application within which the advertisement must be published;

(e) prescribe the period after the publication of the advertisement during which representations may be made by the holder of the premises licence, any responsible authority or any [F142 other person] ; and

(f) require a notice or advertisement under paragraph (a) or (c) to specify the period prescribed under paragraph (e).

(4) In this section—

• “senior member”, in relation to a police force, means a police officer who is a member of that force and of or above the rank of superintendent; and

• “serious crime” has the same meaning as in the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23) (see section 81(2) and (3) of that Act).

(5) In computing the period of 48 hours mentioned in subsection (2)(a) time that is not on a working day is to be disregarded.

Textual Amendments

F141 Words in s. 53A(3)(c) substituted (22.3.2012 for specified purposes, 25.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 106(4)(a), 157(1) (with s. 106(7)); S.I. 2012/896, art. 2(b); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F142 Words in s. 53A(3)(e) substituted (22.3.2012 for specified purposes, 25.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 106(4)(b), 157(1) (with s. 106(7)); S.I. 2012/896, art. 2(b); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

53B Interim steps pending review E+W

(1) This section applies to the consideration by a relevant licensing authority on an application under section 53A whether it is necessary to take interim steps pending the determination of the review applied for.

(2) The consideration may take place without the holder of the premises licence having been given an opportunity to make representations to the relevant licensing authority.

(3) The interim steps the relevant licensing authority must consider taking are—

(a) the modification of the conditions of the premises licence;

(b) the exclusion of the sale of alcohol by retail from the scope of the licence;

(c) the removal of the designated premises supervisor from the licence;

(d) the suspension of the licence.

(4) For the purposes of subsection (3)(a) the conditions of a premises licence are modified if any of them is altered or omitted or any new condition is added.

(5) Where on its consideration of whether to take interim steps the relevant licensing authority does take one or more such steps—

(a) its decision takes effect immediately or as soon after that as that authority directs; but

(b) it must give immediate notice of its decision and of its reasons for making it to—

(i) the holder of the premises licence; and

(ii) the chief officer of police for the police area in which the premises are situated (or for each police area in which they are partly situated).

(6) [F143 Subject to subsection (9A),] If the holder of the premises licence makes, and does not withdraw, representations against any interim steps taken by the relevant licensing authority, the authority must, within 48 hours of the time of its receipt of the representations, hold a hearing to consider those representations.

(7) The relevant licensing authority must give advance notice of the hearing to—

(a) the holder of the premises licence;

(b) the chief officer of police for the police area in which the premises are situated (or for each police area in which they are partly situated).

(8) At the hearing, the relevant licensing authority must—

(a) consider whether the interim steps are [F144 appropriate] for the promotion of the licensing objectives; and

(b) determine whether to withdraw or modify the steps taken.

(9) In considering those matters the relevant licensing authority must have regard to—

(a) the certificate that accompanied the application;

(b) any representations made by the chief officer of police for the police area in which the premises are situated (or for each police area in which they are partly situated); and

(c) any representations made by the holder of the premises licence.

[F145 (9A) Where the relevant licensing authority has determined under subsection (8) whether to withdraw or modify the interim steps taken, the holder of the premises licence may only make further representations under subsection (6) if there has been a material change in circumstances since the authority made its determination.]

(10) In computing the period of 48 hours mentioned in subsection (6) time that is not on a working day is to be disregarded.

Textual Amendments

F143 Words in s. 53B(6) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 136(2), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 3(b)

F144 Word in s. 53B(8)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 109(12), 157(1) (with s. 109(15)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F145 S. 53B(9A) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 136(3), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 3(b)

53C Review of premises licence following review notice E+W

(1) This section applies to a review of a premises licence which a relevant licensing authority has to conduct on an application under section 53A.

(2) The relevant licensing authority must—

(a) hold a hearing to consider the application for the review and any relevant representations; [F146 and]

(b) take such steps mentioned in subsection (3) (if any) as it considers [F147 appropriate] for the promotion of the licensing objectives; F148 ...

F149 (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) Those steps are—

(a) the modification of the conditions of the premises licence,

(b) the exclusion of a licensable activity from the scope of the licence,

(c) the removal of the designated premises supervisor from the licence,

(d) the suspension of the licence for a period not exceeding three months, or

(e) the revocation of the licence.

(4) For the purposes of subsection (3)(a) the conditions of a premises licence are modified if any of them is altered or omitted or any new condition is added.

(5) Subsection (2)(b) is subject to sections [F150 19 to 21](requirement to include certain conditions in premises licences).

(6) Where the authority takes a step within subsection (3)(a) or (b), it may provide that the modification or exclusion is to have effect only for a specified period (not exceeding three months).

(7) In this section “relevant representations” means representations which—

(a) are relevant to one or more of the licensing objectives, and

(b) meet the requirements of subsection (8).

(8) The requirements are—

(a) that the representations are made by the holder of the premises licence, a responsible authority or [F151 any other person] within the period prescribed under subsection 53A(3)(e),

(b) that they have not been withdrawn, and

(c) if they are made by [F152 a person who is not a responsible authority], that they are not, in the opinion of the relevant licensing authority, frivolous or vexatious.

(9) Where the relevant licensing authority determines that any representations are frivolous or vexatious, it must notify the person who made them of the reasons for that determination.

(10) Where a relevant licensing authority determines a review under this section it must notify the determination and its reasons for making it to—

(a) the holder of the premises licence,

(b) any person who made relevant representations, and

(c) the chief officer of police for the police area in which the premises are situated (or for each police area in which they are partly situated).

(11) A decision under this section does not have effect until—

(a) the end of the period given for appealing against the decision, or

(b) if the decision is appealed against, the time the appeal is disposed of.

[F153 (12) Section 53D makes provision about the application and review of any interim steps that have been taken under section 53B in relation to a premises licence before a decision under this section comes into effect in relation to the licence.]]

Textual Amendments

F146 Word in s. 53C(2)(a) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 137(3)(a), 183(1)(5)(e) (with s. 137(8)); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 3(c)

F147 Word in s. 53C(2)(b) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 109(13), 157(1) (with s. 109(15)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F148 Word in s. 53C(2)(b) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 137(3)(b), 183(1)(5)(e) (with s. 137(8)); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 3(c)

F149 S. 53C(2)(c) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 137(3)(c), 183(1)(5)(e) (with s. 137(8)); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 3(c)

F150 Words in s. 53C(5) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 Pt. 5 para. 36; S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F151 Words in s. 53C(8)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 106(5)(a), 157(1) (with s. 106(7)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F152 Words in s. 53C(8)(c) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 106(5)(b), 157(1) (with s. 106(7)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F153 S. 53C(12) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 137(4), 183(1)(5)(e) (with s. 137(8)); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 3(c)

[F154 53D Interim steps pending section 53C decision coming into effect E+W

(1) At the hearing to consider an application for a review under section 53A, the relevant licensing authority must review any interim steps that have been taken by the relevant licensing authority under section 53B that have effect on the date of the hearing.

(2) In conducting the review under this section, the relevant licensing authority must—

(a) consider whether the interim steps are appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives;

(b) consider any relevant representations; and

(c) determine whether to withdraw or modify the interim steps taken.

(3) The power of the relevant licensing authority on a review under this section includes a power to take any of the following interim steps—

(a) the modification of the conditions of the premises licence;

(b) the exclusion of the sale of alcohol by retail from the scope of the licence;

(c) the removal of the designated premises supervisor from the licence;

(d) the suspension of the licence;

and for this purpose the conditions of the licence are modified if any of them is altered or omitted or any new condition is added.

(4) Any interim steps taken under subsection (3) apply until—

(a) the end of the period given for appealing against a decision made under section 53C,

(b) if the decision under section 53C is appealed against, the time the appeal is disposed of, or

(c) the end of a period determined by the relevant licensing authority (which may not be longer than the period of time for which such interim steps could apply under paragraph (a) or (b)).

(5) Any interim steps taken under section 53B in relation to a premises licence cease to have effect when the decision made under section 53C comes into effect.

(6) In subsection (2) “relevant representations” means representations which—

(a) are relevant to one or more of the licensing objectives, and

(b) meet the requirements of subsection (7).

(7) The requirements are—

(a) that the representations are made by the holder of the premises licence, a responsible authority or any other person within the period prescribed under subsection 53A(3)(e),

(b) that they have not been withdrawn, and

(c) if they are made by a person who is not a responsible authority, that they are not, in the opinion of the relevant licensing authority, frivolous or vexatious.

(8) Where the relevant licensing authority determines that any representations are frivolous or vexatious, it must notify the person who made them of the reasons for that determination.

(9) A decision under this section may be appealed (see paragraph 8B of Part 1 of Schedule 5 (appeals: premises licences)).]

Textual Amendments

F154 S. 53D inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 137(5), 183(1)(5)(e) (with s. 137(8)); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 3(c)

General provision E+W

54 Form etc. of applications and notices under Part 3 E+W

In relation to any application or notice under this Part, regulations may prescribe—

(a) its form;

(b) the manner in which it is to be made or given;

(c) information and documents that must accompany it.

55 Fees E+W

(1) Regulations may—

(a) require applications under any provision of this Part (other than section 51) or notices under section 47 to be accompanied by a fee, and

(b) prescribe the amount of the fee.

[F155 (1A) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under section 134(2)(c)(ii) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (exemption from fees for variation applications prior to introduction of late night levy).]

(2) Regulations may also require the holder of a premises licence to pay the relevant licensing authority an annual fee.

(3) Regulations under subsection (2) may include provision prescribing—

(a) the amount of the fee, and

(b) the time at which any such fee is due.

(4) Any fee which is owed to a licensing authority under subsection (2) may be recovered as a debt due to the authority.

Textual Amendments

F155 S. 55(1A) inserted (31.10.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 139(2), 157(1) (with s. 138); S.I. 2012/2670, art. 2(b)

[F156 55A Suspension of premises licence for failing to pay annual fee E+W

(1) A licensing authority must suspend a premises licence if the holder of the licence has failed to pay the authority an annual fee that has become due under section 55(2).

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if—

(a) either—

(i) the holder's failure to pay the fee at the time it became due was because of an administrative error (whether made by the holder, the authority or anyone else), or

(ii) before or at the time the fee became due, the holder notified the authority in writing that the holder disputed liability for, or the amount of, the fee, and

(b) the grace period for payment of the fee has not expired (see subsection (8)).

(3) If a licensing authority suspends a premises licence under subsection (1), the authority must give the holder of the licence a notice to that effect, specifying the day the suspension takes effect.

(4) A day specified in a notice under subsection (3) must be at least two working days after the day the authority gives the notice.

(5) If the holder of the licence pays the annual fee, the licensing authority must give the holder written acknowledgement of receipt of the fee.

(6) The acknowledgement of receipt under subsection (5) must—

(a) specify the day the authority received the fee (the “receipt day”), and

(b) be given to the holder as soon as is reasonably practicable but in any event—

(i) if the receipt day was a working day, before the end of the first working day after the receipt day,

(ii) otherwise, before the end of the second working day after the receipt day.

(7) A suspension of a premises licence under subsection (1)—

(a) takes effect on the day specified in the notice under subsection (3), and

(b) ceases to have effect on the receipt day, as specified in the acknowledgement of receipt under subsection (5).

(8) In this section, the “grace period” for payment of a fee is the period of 21 days, beginning on the day after the day the fee became due.]

Textual Amendments

F156 S. 55A inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 120(3), 157(1) (with s. 120(6)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C10 S. 55A applied (with modifications) (31.10.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 129(6)(a), 157(1) (with s. 138); S.I. 2012/2670, art. 2(b)

Production of licence, rights of entry, etc. E+W

56 Licensing authority’s duty to update licence document E+W

(1) Where—

(a) the relevant licensing authority, in relation to a premises licence, makes a determination or receives a notice under this Part,

(b) a premises licence lapses under this Part, or

(c) an appeal against a decision under this Part is disposed of,

the relevant licensing authority must make the appropriate amendments (if any) to the licence and, if necessary, issue a new summary of the licence.

(2) Where a licensing authority is not in possession of the licence (or the appropriate part of the licence) it may, for the purposes of discharging its obligations under subsection (1), require the holder of a premises licence to produce the licence (or the appropriate part) to the authority within 14 days from the date on which he is notified of the requirement.

(3) A person commits an offence if he fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a requirement under subsection (2).

(4) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (3) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

57 Duty to keep and produce licence[F157 etc.] E+W

(1) This section applies whenever premises in respect of which a premises licence has effect are being used for one or more licensable activities authorised by the licence.

(2) The holder of the premises licence must secure that the licence or a certified copy of it [F158 and a list of any relevant mandatory conditions applicable to the licence are] kept at the premises in the custody or under the control of—

(a) the holder of the licence, or

(b) a person who works at the premises and whom the holder of the licence has nominated in writing for the purposes of this subsection.

[F159 (2A) If the premises are being used for the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption off the licensed premises in reliance on the authorisation granted by virtue of section 172F(2), the holder of the premises licence must secure that a statement that that is the case, which also makes clear what are the off-sales authorised by virtue of section 172F(2) (within the meaning given in section 172G(5)), is kept at the premises in the custody or under the control of—

(a) the holder of the licence, or

(b) the person nominated for the purposes of subsection (2).

(2B) If the premises are being used for the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption off the licensed premises in reliance on one or more section 172F(5) conditions (within the meaning given in section 172G(6)), the holder of the premises licence must secure that a statement that that is the case, and of the section 172F(5) conditions relied on, is kept at the premises in the custody or under the control of—

(a) the holder of the licence, or

(b) the person nominated for the purposes of subsection (2).]

(3) The holder of the premises licence must secure that—

(a) the summary of the licence or a certified copy of that summary [F160 and any section 172F statement], and

(b) a notice specifying the position held at the premises by any person nominated for the purposes of subsection (2),

are prominently displayed at the premises.

(4) The holder of a premises licence commits an offence if he fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with [F161 subsection (2)] [F161 any of subsections (2) to] or (3).

(5) A constable or an authorised person may require the person who, by virtue of arrangements made for the purposes of subsection (2), [F162 (2A) or (2B)] is required to have the premises licence (or a certified copy of it [F163 or a list of relevant mandatory conditions] [F164 or a section 172F statement]) in his custody or under his control to produce the licence (or such a copy [F165 or the list] [F166 or statement]) for examination.

(6) An authorised person exercising the power conferred by subsection (5) must, if so requested, produce evidence of his authority to exercise the power.

(7) A person commits an offence if he fails, without reasonable excuse, to produce a premises licence or certified copy of a premises licence [F167 or a list of relevant mandatory conditions] [F168 or section 172F statement] in accordance with a requirement under subsection (5).

(8) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

(9) In subsection (3) the reference to the summary of the licence is a reference to the summary issued under section 23 or, where one or more summaries have subsequently been issued under section 56, the most recent summary to have been so issued.

(10) Section 58 makes provision about certified copies of documents for the purposes of this section.

[F169 (11) In this section “relevant mandatory conditions”, in relation to a premises licence, means conditions applicable to the licence by virtue of section 19(4) or 19A.]

[F170 (12) In this section “section 172F statement”, in relation to licensed premises, means a statement that is required to be kept at the premises by virtue of subsection (2A) or (2B).]

Textual Amendments

F157 S. 57: word in heading inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 37(2); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F158 Words in s. 57(2) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 37(3); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F159 S. 57(2A)(2B) inserted (temp.) (22.7.2020) by virtue of Business and Planning Act 2020 (c. 16), ss. 11(6)(a), 25(1) (with s. 11(13))

F160 Words in s. 57(3)(a) inserted (temp.) (22.7.2020) by virtue of Business and Planning Act 2020 (c. 16), ss. 11(6)(b), 25(1) (with s. 11(13))

F161 Words in s. 57(4) substituted (temp.) (22.7.2020) by virtue of Business and Planning Act 2020 (c. 16), ss. 11(6)(c), 25(1) (with s. 11(13))

F162 Words in s. 57(5) inserted (temp.) (22.7.2020) by virtue of Business and Planning Act 2020 (c. 16), ss. 11(6)(d)(i), 25(1) (with s. 11(13))

F163 Words in s. 57(5) inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 37(4)(a); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F164 Words in s. 57(5) inserted (temp.) (22.7.2020) by virtue of Business and Planning Act 2020 (c. 16), ss. 11(6)(d)(ii), 25(1) (with s. 11(13))

F165 Words in s. 57(5) inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 37(4)(b); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F166 Words in s. 57(5) inserted (temp.) (22.7.2020) by virtue of Business and Planning Act 2020 (c. 16), ss. 11(6)(d)(iii), 25(1) (with s. 11(13))

F167 Words in s. 57(7) inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 37(5); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F168 Words in s. 57(7) inserted (temp.) (22.7.2020) by virtue of Business and Planning Act 2020 (c. 16), ss. 11(6)(e), 25(1) (with s. 11(13))

F169 S. 57(11) inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 37(6); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F170 S. 57(12) inserted (temp.) (22.7.2020) by virtue of Business and Planning Act 2020 (c. 16), ss. 11(6)(f), 25(1) (with s. 11(13))

58 Provision supplementary to section 57 E+W

(1) Any reference in section 57 to a certified copy of any document is a reference to a copy of that document which is certified to be a true copy by—

(a) the relevant licensing authority,

(b) a solicitor or notary, or

(c) a person of a prescribed description.

(2) Any certified copy produced in accordance with a requirement under section 57(5) must be a copy of the document in the form in which it exists at the time.

(3) A document which purports to be a certified copy of a document is to be taken to be such a copy, and to comply with the requirements of subsection (2), unless the contrary is shown.

[F171 (4) In this section “notary” means a person (other than a solicitor) who, for the purposes of the Legal Services Act 2007, is an authorised person in relation to any activity which constitutes a notarial activity (within the meaning of that Act).]

Textual Amendments

F171 S. 58(4) inserted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 140 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(h)

Commencement Information

I15 S. 58(1)(c) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch.; s. 58(1)(a)(b)(2)(3) in force at 24.11.2005 by S.I. 2005/3056, art. 2 (with Sch.)

59 Inspection of premises before grant of licence etc. E+W

(1) In this section “relevant application” means an application under—

(a) section 17 (grant of licence),

(b) section 29 (provisional statement),

(c) section 34 (variation of licence), or

(d) section 51 (review of licence).

(2) A constable or an authorised person may, at any reasonable time before the determination of a relevant application, enter the premises to which the application relates to assess—

(a) in a case within subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c), the likely effect of the grant of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives, and

(b) in a case within subsection (1)(d), the effect of the activities authorised by the premises licence on the promotion of those objectives.

(3) An authorised person exercising the power conferred by this section must, if so requested, produce evidence of his authority to exercise the power.

(4) A constable or an authorised person exercising the power conferred by this section in relation to an application within subsection (1)(d) may, if necessary, use reasonable force.

(5) A person commits an offence if he intentionally obstructs an authorised person exercising a power conferred by this section.

(6) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

Commencement Information

I16 S. 59(1)(a)(b)(2)(a)(3)-(6) in force and s. 59(1)(c) in force for certain purposes at 7.2.2005 and at 24.11.2005 otherwise by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2 (Sch.); S.I. 2005/3056, art. 2, (with Sch.)

Part 4 E+W Clubs

Introductory E+W

60 Club premises certificate E+W

(1) In this Act “club premises certificate” means a certificate granted under this Part—

(a) in respect of premises occupied by, and habitually used for the purposes of, a club,

(b) by the relevant licensing authority, and

(c) certifying the matters specified in subsection (2).

(2) Those matters are—

(a) that the premises may be used by the club for one or more qualifying club activities specified in the certificate, and

(b) that the club is a qualifying club in relation to each of those activities (see section 61).

Qualifying clubs E+W

61 Qualifying clubs E+W

(1) This section applies for determining for the purposes of this Part whether a club is a qualifying club in relation to a qualifying club activity.

(2) A club is a qualifying club in relation to the supply of alcohol to members or guests if it satisfies both—

(a) the general conditions in section 62, and

(b) the additional conditions in section 64.

(3) A club is a qualifying club in relation to the provision of regulated entertainment if it satisfies the general conditions in section 62.

62 The general conditions E+W

(1) The general conditions which a club must satisfy if it is to be a qualifying club in relation to a qualifying club activity are the following.

(2) Condition 1 is that under the rules of the club persons may not—

(a) be admitted to membership, or

(b) be admitted, as candidates for membership, to any of the privileges of membership,

without an interval of at least two days between their nomination or application for membership and their admission.

(3) Condition 2 is that under the rules of the club persons becoming members without prior nomination or application may not be admitted to the privileges of membership without an interval of at least two days between their becoming members and their admission.

(4) Condition 3 is that the club is established and conducted in good faith as a club (see section 63).

(5) Condition 4 is that the club has at least 25 members.

(6) Condition 5 is that alcohol is not supplied, or intended to be supplied, to members on the premises otherwise than by or on behalf of the club.

63 Determining whether a club is established and conducted in good faith E+W

(1) In determining for the purposes of condition 3 in subsection (4) of section 62 whether a club is established and conducted in good faith as a club, the matters to be taken into account are those specified in subsection (2).

(2) Those matters are—

(a) any arrangements restricting the club’s freedom of purchase of alcohol;

(b) any provision in the rules, or arrangements, under which—

(i) money or property of the club, or

(ii) any gain arising from the carrying on of the club,

is or may be applied otherwise than for the benefit of the club as a whole or for charitable, benevolent or political purposes;

(c) the arrangements for giving members information about the finances of the club;

(d) the books of account and other records kept to ensure the accuracy of that information;

(e) the nature of the premises occupied by the club.

(3) If a licensing authority decides for any purpose of this Act that a club does not satisfy condition 3 in subsection (4) of section 62, the authority must give the club notice of the decision and of the reasons for it.

64 The additional conditions for the supply of alcohol E+W

(1) The additional conditions which a club must satisfy if it is to be a qualifying club in relation to the supply of alcohol to members or guests are the following.

(2) Additional condition 1 is that (so far as not managed by the club in general meeting or otherwise by the general body of members) the purchase of alcohol for the club, and the supply of alcohol by the club, are managed by a committee whose members—

(a) are members of the club;

(b) have attained the age of 18 years; and

(c) are elected by the members of the club.

This subsection is subject to section 65 (which makes special provision for [F172 registered societies], friendly societies etc.).

(3) Additional condition 2 is that no arrangements are, or are intended to be, made for any person to receive at the expense of the club any commission, percentage or similar payment on, or with reference to, purchases of alcohol by the club.

(4) Additional condition 3 is that no arrangements are, or are intended to be, made for any person directly or indirectly to derive any pecuniary benefit from the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of the club to members or guests, apart from—

(a) any benefit accruing to the club as a whole, or

(b) any benefit which a person derives indirectly by reason of the supply giving rise or contributing to a general gain from the carrying on of the club.

Textual Amendments

F172 Words in s. 64(2) substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14), s. 154, Sch. 4 para. 84 (with Sch. 5)

65 [F173 Registered societies], friendly societies etc. E+W

(1) Subsection (2) applies in relation to any club which is—

[F174 (a) a registered society within the meaning of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014,]

(b) a registered society, within the meaning of the Friendly Societies Act 1974 (c. 46) (see section 111(1) of that Act), or

(c) a registered friendly society, within the meaning of the Friendly Societies Act 1992 (c. 40) (see section 116 of that Act).

(2) Any such club is to be taken for the purposes of this Act to satisfy additional condition 1 in subsection (2) of section 64 if and to the extent that—

(a) the purchase of alcohol for the club, and

(b) the supply of alcohol by the club,

are under the control of the members or of a committee appointed by the members.

(3) References in this Act, other than this section, to—

(a) subsection (2) of section 64, or

(b) additional condition 1 in that subsection,

are references to it as read with subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Subject to subsection (5), this Act applies in relation to an incorporated friendly society as it applies in relation to a club, and accordingly—

(a) the premises of the society are to be treated as the premises of a club,

(b) the members of the society are to be treated as the members of the club, and

(c) anything done by or on behalf of the society is to be treated as done by or on behalf of the club.

(5) In determining for the purposes of section 61 whether an incorporated friendly society is a qualifying club in relation to a qualifying club activity, the society is to be taken to satisfy the following conditions—

(a) condition 3 in subsection (4) of section 62,

(b) condition 5 in subsection (6) of that section,

(c) the additional conditions in section 64.

(6) In this section “incorporated friendly society” has the same meaning as in the Friendly Societies Act 1992 (see section 116 of that Act).

Textual Amendments

F173 Words in s. 65 heading substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14), s. 154, Sch. 4 para. 85(2) (with Sch. 5)

F174 S. 65(1)(a) substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14), s. 154, Sch. 4 para. 85(3) (with Sch. 5)

66 Miners' welfare institutes E+W

(1) Subject to subsection (2), this Act applies to a relevant miners' welfare institute as it applies to a club, and accordingly—

(a) the premises of the institute are to be treated as the premises of a club,

(b) the persons enrolled as members of the institute are to be treated as the members of the club, and

(c) anything done by or on behalf of the trustees or managers in carrying on the institute is to be treated as done by or on behalf of the club.

(2) In determining for the purposes of section 61 whether a relevant miners' welfare institute is a qualifying club in relation to a qualifying club activity, the institute is to be taken to satisfy the following conditions—

(a) condition 3 in subsection (4) of section 62,

(b) condition 4 in subsection (5) of that section,

(c) condition 5 in subsection (6) of that section,

(d) the additional conditions in section 64.

(3) For the purposes of this section—

(a) “miners' welfare institute” means an association organised for the social well-being and recreation of persons employed in or about coal mines (or of such persons in particular), and

(b) a miners' welfare institute is “relevant” if it satisfies one of the following conditions.

(4) The first condition is that—

(a) the institute is managed by a committee or board, and

(b) at least two thirds of the committee or board consists—

(i) partly of persons appointed or nominated, or appointed or elected from among persons nominated, by one or more licensed operators within the meaning of the Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21), and

(ii) partly of persons appointed or nominated, or appointed or elected from among persons nominated, by one or more organisations representing persons employed in or about coal mines.

(5) The second condition is that—

(a) the institute is managed by a committee or board, but

(b) the making of—

(i) an appointment or nomination falling within subsection (4)(b)(i), or

(ii) an appointment or nomination falling within subsection (4)(b)(ii),

is not practicable or would not be appropriate, and

(c) at least two thirds of the committee or board consists—

(i) partly of persons employed, or formerly employed, in or about coal mines, and

(ii) partly of persons appointed by the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation or a body or person to which the functions of that Organisation have been transferred under section 12(3) of the Miners' Welfare Act 1952 (c. 23).

(6) The third condition is that the premises of the institute are held on trusts to which section 2 of the Recreational Charities Act 1958 (c. 17) applies.

Interpretation E+W

67 Associate members and their guests E+W

(1) Any reference in this Act (other than this section) to a guest of a member of a club includes a reference to—

(a) an associate member of the club, and

(b) a guest of an associate member of the club.

(2) For the purposes of this Act a person is an “associate member” of a club if—

(a) in accordance with the rules of the club, he is admitted to its premises as being a member of another club, and

(b) that other club is a recognised club (see section 193).

68 The relevant licensing authority E+W

(1) For the purposes of this Part the “relevant licensing authority” in relation to any premises is determined in accordance with this section.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), the relevant licensing authority is the authority in whose area the premises are situated.

(3) Where the premises are situated in the areas of two or more licensing authorities, the relevant licensing authority is—

(a) the licensing authority in whose area the greater or greatest part of the premises is situated, or

(b) if there is no authority to which paragraph (a) applies, such one of those authorities as is nominated in accordance with subsection (4).

(4) In a case within subsection (3)(b), an applicant for a club premises certificate must nominate one of the licensing authorities as the relevant licensing authority in relation to the application and any certificate granted as a result of it.

69 Authorised personsF175 ... and responsible authorities E+W

(1) In this Part in relation to any premises each of the following expressions has the meaning given to it by this section—

• “authorised person”,

• F176 ...

• “responsible authority”.

(2) “Authorised person” means any of the following—

(a) an officer of a licensing authority in whose area the premises are situated who is authorised by that authority for the purposes of this Act,

[F177 (b) an inspector appointed by the fire and rescue authority for the area in which the premises are situated.]

(c) an inspector appointed under section 19 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37),

(d) an officer of a local authority, in whose area the premises are situated, who is authorised by that authority for the purposes of exercising one or more of its statutory functions in relation to minimising or preventing the risk of pollution of the environment or of harm to human health,

(e) in relation to a vessel, an inspector, or a surveyor of ships, appointed under section 256 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21),

(f) a person prescribed for the purposes of this subsection.

F178 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) “Responsible authority” means any of the following—

[F179 (za) the relevant licensing authority and any other licensing authority in whose area part of the premises is situated,]

(a) the chief officer of police for any police area in which the premises are situated,

(b) the [F180 fire and rescue authority] for any area in which the premises are situated,

[F181 (ba) the F182 ... Local Health Board for any area in which the premises are situated,]

[F183 (bb) the local authority in England whose public health functions within the meaning of the National Health Service Act 2006 are exercisable in respect of any area in which the premises are situated,]

(c) the enforcing authority within the meaning given by section 18 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37) for any area in which the premises are situated,

(d) the local planning authority within the meaning given by the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8) for any area in which the premises are situated,

(e) the local authority by which statutory functions are exercisable in any area in which the premises are situated in relation to minimising or preventing the risk of pollution of the environment or of harm to human health,

(f) a body which—

(i) represents those who, in relation to any such area, are responsible for, or interested in, matters relating to the protection of children from harm, and

(ii) is recognised by the licensing authority for that area for the purposes of this section as being competent to advise it on such matters,

F184 (g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(h) in relation to a vessel—

(i) a navigation authority (within the meaning of section 221(1) of the Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)) having functions in relation to the waters where the vessel is usually moored or berthed or any waters where it is, or is proposed to be, navigated at a time when it is used for qualifying club activities,

(ii) the Environment Agency,

(iii) [F185 Canal & River Trust], or

(iv) the Secretary of State,

(i) a person prescribed for the purposes of this subsection.

(5) For the purposes of this section, “statutory function” means a function conferred by or under any enactment.

Textual Amendments

F175 Words in s. 69 title omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 107(2)(a), 157(1) (with s. 107(9)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F176 Words in s. 69(1) omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 107(2)(b), 157(1) (with s. 107(9)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F177 S. 69(2)(b) substituted (1.10.2006) by The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1541), art. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 50(2) (with art. 49) (as amended by The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Subordinate Provisions Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/484), arts. 1(1), 2)

F178 S. 69(3) omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 107(2)(c), 157(1) (with s. 107(9)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F179 S. 69(4)(za) inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 103(3)(a), 157(1) (with s. 103(4)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F180 Words in s. 69(4)(b) substituted (7.9.2004 for E. for certain purposes and 1.10.2004 otherwise and 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), ss. 53, 61, Sch. 1 para. 98(2)(3)(c); S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2(1){(2)}; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

F181 S. 69(4)(ba) inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 104(4), 157(1) (with s. 104(5)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F182 Words in s. 69(4)(ba) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 115(a); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

F183 S. 69(4)(bb) inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 115(b); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

F184 S. 69(4)(g) omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 103(3)(b), 157(1) (with s. 103(4)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F185 Words in s. 69(4)(h)(iii) substituted (2.7.2012) by The British Waterways Board (Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1659), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 16(3) (with arts. 4-6)

Commencement Information

I17 S. 69(2)(f)(4)(i) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch. and s. 69 otherwise in force at 7.2.2005 by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2, Sch.

70 Other definitions relating to clubs E+W

In this Part—

• “secretary”, in relation to a club, includes any person (whether or not an officer of the club) performing the duties of a secretary;

• “supply of alcohol to members or guests” means, in the case of any club,—

  (a)

  the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of the club to, or to the order of, a member of the club, or

  (b)

  the sale by retail of alcohol by or on behalf of the club to a guest of a member of the club for consumption on the premises where the sale takes place,

  and related expressions are to be construed accordingly.

Grant of club premises certificate E+W

71 Application for club premises certificate E+W

(1) A club may apply for a club premises certificate in respect of any premises which are occupied by, and habitually used for the purposes of, the club.

(2) Any application for a club premises certificate must be made to the relevant licensing authority.

(3) Subsection (2) is subject to regulations under—

(a) section 91 (form etc. of applications and notices under this Part);

(b) section 92 (fees to accompany applications and notices).

(4) An application under this section must also be accompanied by—

(a) a club operating schedule,

(b) a plan of the premises to which the application relates, in the prescribed form, and

(c) a copy of the rules of the club.

(5) A “club operating schedule” is a document which is in the prescribed form, and includes a statement of the following matters—

(a) the qualifying club activities to which the application relates (“the relevant qualifying club activities”),

(b) the times during which it is proposed that the relevant qualifying club activities are to take place,

(c) any other times during which it is proposed that the premises are to be open to members and their guests,

(d) where the relevant qualifying club activities include the supply of alcohol, whether the supplies are proposed to be for consumption on the premises or both on and off the premises,

(e) the steps which it is proposed to take to promote the licensing objectives, and

(f) such other matters as may be prescribed.

(6) The Secretary of State must by regulations—

(a) require an applicant to advertise the application within the prescribed period—

(i) in the prescribed form, and

(ii) in a manner which is prescribed and is likely to bring the application to the attention of the [F186 persons who live, or are involved in a business, in the relevant licensing authority's area and who are] likely to be affected by it;

[F187 (aa) require the relevant licensing authority to advertise the application within the prescribed period—

(i) in the prescribed form, and

(ii) in a manner which is prescribed and is likely to bring the application to the attention of the persons who are likely to be affected by it; and”, and]

(b) F188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c) prescribe the period during which [F189 responsible authorities and other persons] may make representations to the relevant licensing authority about the application.

[F190 (7) The Secretary of State may by regulations—

(a) require an applicant to give notice of his application to each responsible authority, and such other persons as may be prescribed, within the prescribed period, and

(b) in a case where the application is made by means of a relevant electronic facility, require the relevant licensing authority to give notice of the application to such persons as may be prescribed, within the prescribed period.]

Textual Amendments

F186 Words in s. 71(6)(a)(ii) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 107(3)(a), 157(1) (with s. 107(9)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F187 S. 71(6)(aa) inserted (22.3.2012 for specified purposes, 25.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 107(3)(b), 157(1) (with s. 107(9)); S.I. 2012/896, art. 2(c); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F188 S. 71(6)(b) omitted (28.12.2009) by virtue of The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2999), reg. 49(9)(a) (with regs. 2, 5)

F189 Words in s. 71(6)(c) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 107(3)(c), 157(1) (with s. 107(9)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F190 S. 71(7) inserted (28.12.2009) by The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2999), reg. 49(9)(b) (with regs. 2, 5)

Commencement Information

I18 S. 71(4)(b)(5)(6) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch. and s. 71 in force otherwise at 7.2.2005 by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2, Sch.

72 Determination of application for club premises certificate E+W

(1) This section applies where the relevant licensing authority—

(a) receives an application for a club premises certificate made in accordance with section 71, and

(b) is satisfied that the applicant has complied with any requirement imposed on the applicant under subsection (6) of that section.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), the authority must grant the certificate in accordance with the application subject only to—

(a) such conditions as are consistent with the club operating schedule accompanying the application, and

(b) any conditions which must under section 73(2) to (5) [F191 , 73A] or 74 be included in the certificate.

(3) Where relevant representations are made, the authority must—

(a) hold a hearing to consider them, unless the authority, the applicant and each person who has made such representations agree that a hearing is unnecessary, and

(b) having regard to the representations, take such of the steps mentioned in subsection (4) (if any) as it considers [F192 appropriate] for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

(4) The steps are—

(a) to grant the certificate subject to—

(i) the conditions mentioned in subsection (2)(a) modified to such extent as the authority considers [F193 appropriate] for the promotion of the licensing objectives, and

(ii) any conditions which must under section 73(2) to (5) [F191 , 73A] or 74 be included in the certificate;

(b) to exclude from the scope of the certificate any of the qualifying club activities to which the application relates;

(c) to reject the application.

(5) Subsections (2) and (3)(b) are subject to section 73(1) (certificate may authorise off-supplies only if it authorises on-supplies).

(6) For the purposes of subsection (4)(a)(4)(a) the conditions mentioned in subsection (2)(a) are modified if any of them is altered or omitted or any new condition is added.

(7) For the purposes of this section, “relevant representations” means representations which—

(a) are about the likely effect of the grant of the certificate on the promotion of the licensing objectives, and

(b) meet the requirements of subsection (8).

(8) The requirements are—

(a) that the representations were made by [F194 a responsible authority or other person] within the period prescribed under section 71(6)(c),

(b) that they have not been withdrawn, and

(c) in the case of representations made by [F195 a person who is not a responsible authority], that they are not, in the opinion of the relevant licensing authority, frivolous or vexatious.

(9) Where the authority determines for the purposes of subsection (8)(c) that any representations are frivolous or vexatious, it must notify the person who made them of the reasons for its determination.

(10) In discharging its duty under subsection (2) or (3)(b) a licensing authority may grant a club premises certificate subject to different conditions in respect of—

(a) different parts of the premises concerned;

(b) different qualifying club activities.

Textual Amendments

F191 Words in s. 72(2)(b)(4)(a)(ii) inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 38; S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F192 Word in s. 72(3)(b) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 110(2)(a), 157(1) (with s. 110(6)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F193 Word in s. 72(4)(a)(i) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 110(2)(b), 157(1) (with s. 110(6)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F194 Words in s. 72(8)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 107(4)(a), 157(1) (with s. 107(9)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F195 Words in s. 72(8)(c) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 107(4)(b), 157(1) (with s. 107(9)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

73 Certificate authorising supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises E+W

(1) A club premises certificate may not authorise the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises unless it also authorises the supply of alcohol to a member of the club for consumption on those premises.

(2) A club premises certificate which authorises the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises must include the following conditions.

(3) The first condition is that the supply must be made at a time when the premises are open for the purposes of supplying alcohol, in accordance with the club premises certificate, to members of the club for consumption on the premises.

(4) The second condition is that any alcohol supplied for consumption off the premises must be in a sealed container.

(5) The third condition is that any supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises must be made to a member of the club in person.

[F196 73A Mandatory conditions relating to the supply of alcohol to members or guests E+W

Where a club premises certificate authorises the supply of alcohol to members or guests, the certificate must include any conditions specified in an order under section 73B and applicable to the certificate.]

Textual Amendments

F196 S. 73A inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 32, 116, Sch. 4 para. 3; S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(r)

[F197 73B Power of Secretary of State to impose section 73A mandatory conditions E+W

(1) The Secretary of State may by order specify conditions relating to the supply of alcohol to members or guests and applicable to all relevant club premises certificates or relevant club premises certificates of a particular description if the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

(2) The number of conditions in force by virtue of subsection (1) in relation to all relevant club premises certificates and the number of conditions in force by virtue of that subsection in relation to relevant club premises certificates of particular descriptions must not (when added together) exceed at any time nine.

(3) An order under subsection (1) may—

(a) relate to existing or future relevant club premises certificates,

(b) specify conditions which involve, or consist of, the exercise of a discretion by any person.

(4) Any conditions specified by an order under subsection (1) in relation to existing relevant club premises certificates are to be treated as—

(a) included in those certificates from the coming into force of the order, and

(b) overriding any conditions already included in those certificates (“the existing conditions”) so far as they are—

(i) identical to the existing conditions, or

(ii) inconsistent with, and more onerous than, the existing conditions.

(5) Any conditions included, or treated as included, in relevant club premises certificates by virtue of section 73A and this section cease to have effect so far as they cease to be specified under this section in relation to those certificates.

(6) Any conditions treated as mentioned in subsection (4)(b) cease to be so treated so far as they cease to be specified under this section in relation to the relevant club premises certificates concerned.

(7) So far as conditions cease to be treated as mentioned in subsection (4)(b), the existing conditions revive.

(8) Subsections (5) to (7) are subject to any alternative transitional or saving provision made by the order revoking the specification.

(9) In this section—

• “existing relevant club premises certificate”, in relation to an order, means a relevant club premises certificate granted before the coming into force of the order and in effect, or capable of having effect, on its coming into force,

• “future relevant club premises certificate”, in relation to an order, means a relevant club premises certificate granted on or after the coming into force of the order,

• “relevant club premises certificate” means a club premises certificate authorising the supply of alcohol to members or guests.]

Textual Amendments

F197 S. 73B inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 32, 116, Sch. 4 para. 4; S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(r)

74 Mandatory condition: exhibition of films E+W

(1) Where a club premises certificate authorises the exhibition of films, the certificate must include a condition requiring the admission of children to the exhibition of any film to be restricted in accordance with this section.

(2) Where the film classification body is specified in the certificate, unless subsection (3)(b) applies, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that body.

(3) Where—

(a) the film classification body is not specified in the certificate, or

(b) the relevant licensing authority has notified the club which holds the certificate that this subsection applies to the film in question,

admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that licensing authority.

(4) In this section—

• “children” means persons aged under 18; and

• “film classification body” means the person or persons designated as the authority under section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (c. 39) (authority to determine suitability of video works for classification).

75 Prohibited conditions: associate members and their guests E+W

(1) Where the rules of a club provide for the sale by retail of alcohol on any premises by or on behalf of the club to, or to a guest of, an associate member of the club, no condition may be attached to a club premises certificate in respect of the sale by retail of alcohol on those premises by or on behalf of the club so as to prevent the sale by retail of alcohol to any such associate member or guest.

(2) Where the rules of a club provide for the provision of any regulated entertainment on any premises by or on behalf of the club to, or to a guest of, an associate member of the club, no condition may be attached to a club premises certificate in respect of the provision of any such regulated entertainment on those premises by or on behalf of the club so as to prevent its provision to any such associate member or guest.

76 Prohibited conditions: plays E+W

(1) In relation to a club premises certificate which authorises the performance of plays, no condition may be attached to the certificate as to the nature of the plays which may be performed, or the manner of performing plays, under the certificate.

(2) But subsection (1) does not prevent a licensing authority imposing, in accordance with section 72(2) or (3)(b), 85(3)(b) or 88(3), any condition which it considers [F198 appropriate] on the grounds of public safety.

Textual Amendments

F198 Word in s. 76(2) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 110(3), 157(1) (with s. 110(6)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

77 Grant or rejection of application for club premises certificate E+W

(1) Where an application is granted under section 72, the relevant licensing authority must forthwith—

(a) give a notice to that effect to—

(i) the applicant,

(ii) any person who made relevant representations in respect of the application, and

(iii) the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated, and

(b) issue the club with the club premises certificate and a summary of it.

(2) Where relevant representations were made in respect of the application, the notice under subsection (1)(a) must specify the authority’s reasons for its decision as to the steps (if any) to take under section 72(3)(b).

(3) Where an application is rejected under section 72, the relevant licensing authority must forthwith give a notice to that effect, stating its reasons for that decision, to—

(a) the applicant,

(b) any person who made relevant representations in respect of the application, and

(c) the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated.

(4) In this section “relevant representations” has the meaning given in section 72(6).

78 Form of certificate and summary E+W

(1) A club premises certificate and the summary of such a certificate must be in the prescribed form.

(2) Regulations under subsection (1) must, in particular, provide for the certificate to—

(a) specify the name of the club and the address which is to be its relevant registered address, as defined in section 184(7);

(b) specify the address of the premises to which the certificate relates;

(c) include a plan of those premises;

(d) specify the qualifying club activities for which the premises may be used;

(e) specify the conditions subject to which the certificate [F199 is issued]

Textual Amendments

F199 Words in s. 78(2)(e) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 39; S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

79 Theft, loss, etc. of certificate or summary E+W

(1) Where a club premises certificate or summary is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, the club may apply to the relevant licensing authority for a copy of the certificate or summary.

(2) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under section 92(1) (power to prescribe fee to accompany application).

(3) Where an application is made in accordance with this section, the relevant licensing authority must issue the club with a copy of the certificate or summary (certified by the authority to be a true copy) if it is satisfied that—

(a) the certificate or summary has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, F200 ...

F200 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) The copy issued under this section must be a copy of the club premises certificate or summary in the form in which it existed immediately before it was lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.

(5) This Act applies in relation to a copy issued under this section as it applies in relation to an original club premises certificate or summary.

Textual Amendments

F200 S. 79(3)(b) and preceding word omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 72(b), 115(7); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(j)

Duration of certificate E+W

80 Period of validity of club premises certificate E+W

(1) A club premises certificate has effect until such time as—

(a) it is withdrawn under section 88 or 90, or

(b) it lapses by virtue of section 81(3) (surrender).

(2) But a club premises certificate does not have effect during any period when it is suspended under section 88 [F201 or 92A].

Textual Amendments

F201 Words in s. 80(2) inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 120(4), 157(1) (with s. 120(6)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

81 Surrender of club premises certificate E+W

(1) Where a club which holds a club premises certificate decides to surrender it, the club may give the relevant licensing authority a notice to that effect.

(2) The notice must be accompanied by the club premises certificate or, if that is not practicable, by a statement of the reasons for the failure to produce the certificate.

(3) Where a notice is given in accordance with this section, the certificate lapses on receipt of the notice by the authority.

Duty to notify certain changes E+W

82 Notification of change of name or alteration of rules of club E+W

(1) Where a club—

(a) holds a club premises certificate, or

(b) has made an application for a club premises certificate which has not been determined by the relevant licensing authority,

the secretary of the club must give the relevant licensing authority notice of any change in the name, or alteration made to the rules, of the club.

(2) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under section 92(1) (power to prescribe fee to accompany application).

(3) A notice under subsection (1) by a club which holds a club premises certificate must be accompanied by the certificate or, if that is not practicable, by a statement of the reasons for the failure to produce the certificate.

(4) An authority notified under this section of a change in the name, or alteration to the rules, of a club must amend the club premises certificate accordingly.

(5) But nothing in subsection (4) requires or authorises the making of any amendment to a club premises certificate so as to change the premises to which the certificate relates (and no amendment made under that subsection to a club premises certificate has effect so as to change those premises).

(6) If a notice required by this section is not given within the 28 days following the day on which the change of name or alteration to the rules is made, the secretary of the club commits an offence.

(7) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (6) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

83 Change of relevant registered address of club E+W

(1) A club which holds a club premises certificate may give the relevant licensing authority notice of any change desired to be made in the address which is to be the club’s relevant registered address.

(2) If a club which holds a club premises certificate ceases to have any authority to make use of the address which is its relevant registered address, it must as soon as reasonably practicable give to the relevant licensing authority notice of the change to be made in the address which is to be the club’s relevant registered address.

(3) Subsections (1) and (2) are subject to regulations under section 92(1) (power to prescribe fee to accompany application).

(4) A notice under subsection (1) or (2) must also be accompanied by the club premises certificate or, if that is not practicable, by a statement of the reasons for the failure to produce the certificate.

(5) An authority notified under subsection (1) or (2) of a change to be made in the relevant registered address of a club must amend the club premises certificate accordingly.

(6) If a club fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (2) the secretary commits an offence.

(7) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (6) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

(8) In this section “relevant registered address” has the meaning given in section 184(7).

Variation of certificates E+W

84 Application to vary club premises certificate E+W

(1) A club which holds a club premises certificate may apply to the relevant licensing authority for variation of the certificate.

(2) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under—

(a) section 91 (form etc. of applications);

(b) section 92 (fees to accompany applications).

(3) An application under this section must also be accompanied by the club premises certificate or, if that is not practicable, by a statement of the reasons for the failure to provide the certificate.

[F202 (4) The functions of the Secretary of State under subsections (6) and (7) of section 71 (advertisements etc. of application) apply in relation to applications under this section as they apply in relation to applications under that section.]

Textual Amendments

F202 S. 84(4) substituted (28.12.2009) by The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2999), reg. 49(10), (with regs. 2, 5)

Commencement Information

I19 S. 84(4) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch.; s. 84(1)-(3) in force for certain purposes at 7.2.2005 and 7.8.2005 otherwise by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2090, art. 2, Sch.

85 Determination of application under section 84 E+W

(1) This section applies where the relevant licensing authority—

(a) receives an application, made in accordance with section 84, to vary a club premises certificate, and

(b) is satisfied that the applicant has complied with any requirement imposed by virtue of subsection (4) of that section.

(2) Subject to subsection (3) and section 86(6), the authority must grant the application.

(3) Where relevant representations are made, the authority must—

(a) hold a hearing to consider them, unless the authority, the applicant and each person who has made such representations agree that a hearing is unnecessary, and

(b) having regard to the representations, take such of the steps mentioned in subsection (4) (if any) as it considers [F203 appropriate] for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

(4) The steps are—

(a) to modify the conditions of the certificate;

(b) to reject the whole or part of the application;

and for this purpose the conditions of the certificate are modified if any of them is altered or omitted or any new condition is added.

(5) In this section “relevant representations” means representations which—

(a) are about the likely effect of the grant of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives, and

(b) meet the requirements of subsection (6).

(6) The requirements are—

(a) that the representations are made by [F204 a responsible authority or other person] within the period prescribed under section 71(6)(c) by virtue of section 84(4),

(b) that they have not been withdrawn, and

(c) in the case of representations made by [F205 a person who is not a responsible authority], that they are not, in the opinion of the relevant licensing authority, frivolous or vexatious.

(7) Subsections (2) and (3) are subject to sections 73 [F206 to 74] (mandatory conditions relating to [F207 alcohol] and to exhibition of films).

Textual Amendments

F203 Word in s. 85(3)(b) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 110(4), 157(1) (with s. 110(6)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F204 Words in s. 85(6)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 107(5)(a), 157(1) (with s. 107(9)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F205 Words in s. 85(6)(c) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 107(5)(b), 157(1) (with s. 107(9)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F206 Words in s. 85(7) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 40(a); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F207 Words in s. 85(7) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 40(b); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

Commencement Information

I20 S. 85 in force at 2.7.2005 for certain purposes and 7.8.2005 otherwise by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2(1), Sch.; S.I. 2005/2090, art. 2, Sch.

86 Supplementary provision about applications under section 84 E+W

(1) Where an application (or any part of an application) is granted under section 85, the relevant licensing authority must forthwith give a notice to that effect to—

(a) the applicant,

(b) any person who made relevant representations in respect of the application, and

(c) the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated.

(2) Where relevant representations were made in respect of the application, the notice under subsection (1) must specify the authority’s reasons for its decision as to the steps (if any) to take under section 85(3)(b).

(3) The notice under subsection (1) must specify the time when the variation in question takes effect.

That time is the time specified in the application or, if that time is before the applicant is given the notice, such later time as the relevant licensing authority specifies in the notice.

(4) Where an application (or any part of an application) is rejected under section 85, the relevant licensing authority must forthwith give a notice to that effect stating its reasons for rejecting the application to—

(a) the applicant,

(b) any person who made relevant representations, and

(c) the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated.

(5) Where the relevant licensing authority determines for the purposes of section 85(6)(c) that any representations are frivolous or vexatious, it must give the person who made them its reasons for that determination.

(6) A club premises certificate may not be varied under section 85 so as to vary substantially the premises to which it relates.

(7) In discharging its duty under subsection (2) or (3)(b) of that section, a licensing authority may vary a club premises certificate so that it has effect subject to different conditions in respect of—

(a) different parts of the premises concerned;

(b) different qualifying club activities.

(8) In this section “relevant representations” has the meaning given in section 85(5).

Commencement Information

I21 S. 86 in force at 2.7.2005 for certain purposes and otherwise at 7.8.2005 by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2(1), Sch.; S.I. 2005/2090, art. 2, Sch.

[F208 Variation of certificates: minor variations E+W

Textual Amendments

F208 Ss. 86A-86C and cross-heading inserted (1.7.2009 for certain purposes and 29.7.2009 otherwise) by The Legislative Reform (Minor Variations to Premises Licences and Club Premises Certificates) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1772), arts. 1, 3

86A Application for minor variation of club premises certificate E+W

(1) Subject to subsection (3), a club which holds a club premises certificate may apply under this section (instead of under section 84) to the relevant licensing authority for variation of the certificate.

(2) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under—

(a) section 91 (form etc. of applications etc.);

(b) section 92 (fees to accompany applications etc.).

(3) An application may not be made under this section to vary a club premises certificate so as to—

(a) vary substantially the premises to which it relates,

(b) add the supply of alcohol to members or guests as an activity authorised by the certificate, or

(c) authorise—

(i) the supply of alcohol to members or guests at any time between 11pm and 7am, or

(ii) an increase in the amount of time on any day during which alcohol may be supplied to members or guests.

(4) The duty to make regulations imposed on the Secretary of State by subsection (6)(a) of section 71 (advertisement etc. of application) applies in relation to applications under this section as it applies in relation to applications under that section.

86B Determination of application under section 86A E+W

(1) This section applies where the relevant licensing authority receives an application made under section 86A.

(2) In determining the application the authority must—

(a) consult such of the responsible authorities as it considers appropriate, and

(b) take into account any relevant representations—

(i) made by those authorities, or

(ii) made by [F209 any other person] and received by the authority within ten working days beginning on the initial day.

(3) If the authority considers that—

(a) the variation proposed in the application could not have an adverse effect on the promotion of any of the licensing objectives, or

(b) if more than one variation is proposed, none of them, whether considered separately or together could have such an effect,

it must grant the application.

(4) In any other case the authority must reject the application.

(5) A determination under this section must be made within the period of fifteen working days beginning on the initial day.

(6) If at the expiry of the period referred to in subsection (5) the authority has not determined the application—

(a) the application is rejected, and

(b) the authority must forthwith return the fee that accompanied the application.

(7) But nothing in subsection (6) prevents the authority, with the agreement of the applicant, from treating—

(a) an application rejected by virtue of that subsection (“the first application”) as a new application made under section 86A,

(b) the prescribed fee that accompanied the first application as the prescribed fee accompanying a new application, or

(c) both.

(8) A new application of the kind referred to in subsection (7)(a) is to be treated as having been made on the date of the agreement referred to in that provision, or on such other date as is specified in the agreement.

(9) Any fee owed to an applicant under subsection (6) may be recovered as a debt due to the applicant.

(10) For the purposes of this section—

• “initial day” in relation to an application means the first working day after the day on which the authority receives the application;

• “relevant representations” in relation to an application means representations which are about the likely effect of the grant of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives.

Textual Amendments

F209 Words in s. 86B(2)(b)(ii) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 107(6), 157(1) (with s. 107(9)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

86C Supplementary provision about determinations under section 86B E+W

(1) Where an application is granted under section 86B, the relevant licensing authority must forthwith give a notice to that effect to the applicant.

(2) The notice under subsection (1) must specify—

(a) any variation of the club premises certificate which is to have effect as a result of the grant of the application, and

(b) the time at which that variation takes effect.

(3) The time referred to in subsection (2)(b) is the time specified in the application or, if that time is before the applicant is given the notice referred to in subsection (2), such later time as the authority specifies in the notice.

(4) Where an application is rejected under section 86B, the relevant licensing authority must forthwith give a notice to that effect to the applicant.

(5) The notice under subsection (4) must include a statement by the authority of the reasons for its decision.]

Review of certificates E+W

87 Application for review of club premises certificate E+W

[F210 (1) Where a club holds a club premises certificate, a responsible authority or any other person may apply to the relevant licensing authority for a review of the certificate.]

(2) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under section 91 (form etc. of applications).

(3) The Secretary of State must by regulations under this section—

(a) require the applicant to give a notice containing details of the application to the club and each responsible authority within such period as may be prescribed;

F211 (b) require the authority to advertise the application and invite representations relating to it to be made to the authority;

(c) prescribe the period during which representations may be made by the club, any responsible authority and any [F212 other person];

(d) require any notice under paragraph (a) or advertisement under paragraph (b) to specify that period.

(4) The relevant licensing authority may, at any time, reject any ground for review specified in an application under this section if it is satisfied—

(a) that the ground is not relevant to one or more of the licensing objectives, or

(b) in the case of an application made by a person other than a responsible authority, that—

(i) the ground is frivolous or vexatious, or

(ii) the ground is a repetition.

(5) For this purpose a ground for review is a repetition if—

(a) it is identical or substantially similar to—

(i) a ground for review specified in an earlier application for review made in respect of the same club premises certificate and determined under section 88, or

(ii) representations considered by the relevant licensing authority in accordance with section 72, before it determined the application for the club premises certificate under that section, and

(b) a reasonable interval has not elapsed since that earlier application or that grant.

(6) Where the authority rejects a ground for review under subsection (4)(b), it must notify the applicant of its decision and, if the ground was rejected because it was frivolous or vexatious, the authority must notify him of its reasons for making that decision.

(7) The application is to be treated as rejected to the extent that any of the grounds for review are rejected under subsection (4).

Accordingly, the requirements imposed under subsection (3)(a) and (b) and by section 88 (so far as not already met) apply only to so much (if any) of the application as has not been rejected.

Textual Amendments

F210 S. 87(1) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 108(2), 157(1) (with s. 108(5)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F211 Words in s. 87(3)(b) inserted (22.3.2012 for specified purposes, 25.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 108(3)(a), 157(1) (with s. 108(5)); S.I. 2012/896, art. 2(d); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F212 Words in s. 87(3)(c) substituted (22.3.2012 for specified purposes, 25.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 108(3)(b), 157(1) (with s. 108(5)); S.I. 2012/896, art. 2(d); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

Commencement Information

I22 S. 87(3) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch.; s. 87 otherwise in force at 24.11.2005 by S.I. 2005/3056, art. 2 (with Sch.)

88 Determination of application for review E+W

(1) This section applies where—

(a) the relevant licensing authority receives an application made in accordance with section 87,

(b) the applicant has complied with any requirement imposed by virtue of subsection (3)(a) or (d) of that section, and

(c) the authority has complied with any requirement imposed on it under subsection (3)(b) or (d) of that section.

(2) Before determining the application, the authority must hold a hearing to consider it and any relevant representations.

(3) The authority must, having regard to the application and any relevant representations, take such of the steps mentioned in subsection (4) (if any) as it considers [F213 appropriate] for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

(4) The steps are—

(a) to modify the conditions of the certificate;

(b) to exclude a qualifying club activity from the scope of the certificate;

(c) to suspend the certificate for a period not exceeding three months;

(d) to withdraw the certificate;

and for this purpose the conditions of the certificate are modified if any of them is altered or omitted or any new condition is added.

(5) Subsection (3) is subject to sections 73 [F214 to 74] (mandatory conditions relating to [F215 alcohol] and to exhibition of films).

(6) Where the authority takes a step within subsection (4)(a) or (b), it may provide that the modification or exclusion is to have effect for only such period (not exceeding three months) as it may specify.

(7) In this section “relevant representations” means representations which—

(a) are relevant to one or more of the licensing objectives, and

(b) meet the requirements of subsection (8).

(8) The requirements are—

(a) that the representations are made by the club, a responsible authority or [F216 any other person] within the period prescribed under section 87(3)(c),

(b) that they have not been withdrawn, and

(c) if they are made by [F217 a person who is not a responsible authority], that they are not, in the opinion of the relevant licensing authority, frivolous or vexatious.

(9) Where the relevant licensing authority determines that any representations are frivolous or vexatious, it must give the person who made them its reasons for that determination.

(10) Where a licensing authority determines an application for review under this section it must notify the determination and its reasons for making it to—

(a) the club,

(b) the applicant,

(c) any person who made relevant representations, and

(d) the chief officer of police for the police area (or each police area) in which the premises are situated.

(11) A determination under this section does not have effect—

(a) until the end of the period given for appealing against the decision, or

(b) if the decision is appealed against, until the appeal is disposed of.

Textual Amendments

F213 Word in s. 88(3) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 110(5), 157(1) (with s. 110(6)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F214 Words in s. 88(5) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 41(a); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F215 Words in s. 88(5) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 41(b); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F216 Words in s. 88(8)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 108(4)(a), 157(1) (with s. 108(5)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F217 Words in s. 88(8)(c) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 108(4)(b), 157(1) (with s. 108(5)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

89 Supplementary provision about review E+W

(1) This section applies where a local authority is both—

(a) the relevant licensing authority, and

(b) a responsible authority,

in respect of any premises.

(2) The authority may, in its capacity as responsible authority, apply under section 87 for a review of any club premises certificate in respect of the premises.

(3) The authority may in its capacity as licensing authority determine that application.

Withdrawal of certificates E+W

90 Club ceasing to be a qualifying club E+W

(1) Where—

(a) a club holds a club premises certificate, and

(b) it appears to the relevant licensing authority that the club does not satisfy the conditions for being a qualifying club in relation to a qualifying club activity to which the certificate relates (see section 61),

the authority must give a notice to the club withdrawing the certificate, so far as relating to that activity.

(2) Where the only reason that the club does not satisfy the conditions for being a qualifying club in relation to the activity in question is that the club has fewer than the required number of members, the notice withdrawing the certificate must state that the withdrawal—

(a) does not take effect until immediately after the end of the period of three months following the date of the notice, and

(b) will not take effect if, at the end of that period, the club again has at least the required number of members.

(3) The references in subsection (2) to the required number of members are references to the minimum number of members required by condition 4 in section 62(5) (25 at the passing of this Act).

(4) Nothing in subsection (2) prevents the giving of a further notice of withdrawal under this section at any time.

(5) Where a justice of the peace is satisfied, on information on oath, that there are reasonable grounds for believing—

(a) that a club which holds a club premises certificate does not satisfy the conditions for being a qualifying club in relation to a qualifying club activity to which the certificate relates, and

(b) that evidence of that fact is to be obtained at the premises to which the certificate relates,

he may issue a warrant authorising a constable to enter the premises, if necessary by force, at any time within one month from the time of the issue of the warrant, and search them.

(6) A person who enters premises under the authority of a warrant under subsection (5) may seize and remove any documents relating to the business of the club in question.

General provision E+W

91 Form etc. of applications and notices under Part 4 E+W

In relation to any application or notice under this Part, regulations may prescribe—

(a) its form;

(b) the manner in which it is to be made or given;

(c) information and documents that must accompany it.

92 Fees E+W

(1) Regulations may—

(a) require applications under any provision of this Part (other than section 87) to be accompanied by a fee, and

(b) prescribe the amount of the fee.

[F218 (1A) Subsection (1) is subject to regulations under section 134(2)(c)(ii) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (exemption from fees for variation applications prior to introduction of late night levy).]

(2) Regulations may also require the payment of an annual fee to the relevant licensing authority by or on behalf of a club which holds a club premises certificate.

(3) Regulations under subsection (2) may include provision—

(a) imposing liability for the making of the payment on the secretary or such other officers or members of the club as may be prescribed,

(b) prescribing the amount of any such fee, and

(c) prescribing the time at which any such fee is due.

(4) Any fee which is owed to a licensing authority under subsection (2) may be recovered as a debt due to the authority from any person liable to make the payment by virtue of subsection (3)(a).

Textual Amendments

F218 S. 92(1A) inserted (31.10.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 139(3), 157(1) (with s. 138); S.I. 2012/2670, art. 2(b)

[F219 92A Suspension of club premises certificate for failing to pay annual fee E+W

(1) A licensing authority must suspend a club premises certificate if the holder of the certificate has failed to pay the authority an annual fee that has become due under section 92(2).

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if—

(a) either—

(i) the holder's failure to pay the fee at the time it became due was because of an administrative error (whether made by the holder, the authority or anyone else), or

(ii) before or at the time the fee became due, the holder notified the authority in writing that the holder disputed liability for, or the amount of, the fee, and

(b) the grace period for payment of the fee has not expired (see subsection (8)).

(3) If a licensing authority suspends a club premises certificate under subsection (1), the authority must give the holder of the certificate a notice to that effect, specifying the day the suspension takes effect.

(4) A day specified in a notice under subsection (3) must be at least 2 working days after the day the authority gives the notice.

(5) If the holder of the certificate pays the annual fee, the licensing authority must give the holder written acknowledgement of receipt of the fee.

(6) The acknowledgement of receipt under subsection (5) must—

(a) specify the day the authority received the fee (the “receipt day”), and

(b) be given to the holder as soon as is reasonably practicable but in any event—

(i) if the receipt day was a working day, before the end of the first working day after the receipt day,

(ii) otherwise, before the end of the second working day after the receipt day.

(7) A suspension of a club premises certificate under subsection (1)—

(a) takes effect on the day specified in the notice under subsection (3), and

(b) ceases to have effect on the receipt day, as specified in the acknowledgement of receipt under subsection (5).

(8) In this section, the “grace period” for payment of a fee is the period of 21 days, beginning on the day after the day the fee became due.]

Textual Amendments

F219 S. 92A inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 120(5), 157(1) (with s. 120(6)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C11 S. 92A applied (with modifications) (31.10.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 129(6)(b), 157(1) (with s. 138); S.I. 2012/2670, art. 2(b)

Production of certificate, rights of entry, etc. E+W

93 Licensing authority’s duty to update club premises certificate E+W

(1) Where—

(a) the relevant licensing authority, in relation to a club premises certificate, makes a determination or receives a notice under this Part, or

(b) an appeal against a decision under this Part is disposed of,

the relevant licensing authority must make the appropriate amendments (if any) to the certificate and, if necessary, issue a new summary of the certificate.

(2) Where a licensing authority is not in possession of the club premises certificate, it may, for the purpose of discharging its obligations under subsection (1), require the secretary of the club to produce the certificate to the authority within 14 days from the date on which the club is notified of the requirement.

(3) A person commits an offence if he fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a requirement under subsection (2).

(4) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (3) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

94 Duty to keep and produce certificate[F220 etc.] E+W

(1) This section applies whenever premises in respect of which a club premises certificate has effect are being used for one or more qualifying club activities authorised by the certificate.

(2) The secretary of the club must secure that the certificate, or a certified copy of it, [F221 and a list of any relevant mandatory conditions applicable to the certificate are] kept at the premises in the custody or under the control of a person (the “nominated person”) who—

(a) falls within subsection (3),

(b) has been nominated for the purpose by the secretary in writing, and

(c) has been identified to the relevant licensing authority in a notice given by the secretary.

(3) The persons who fall within this subsection are—

(a) the secretary of the club,

(b) any member of the club,

(c) any person who works at the premises for the purposes of the club.

(4) The nominated person must secure that—

(a) the summary of the certificate or a certified copy of that summary, and

(b) a notice specifying the position which he holds at the premises,

are prominently displayed at the premises.

(5) The secretary commits an offence if he fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (2).

(6) The nominated person commits an offence if he fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (4).

(7) A constable or an authorised person may require the nominated person to produce the club premises certificate (or certified copy [F222 or any list of relevant mandatory conditions]) for examination.

(8) An authorised person exercising the power conferred by subsection (7) must, if so requested, produce evidence of his authority to exercise the power.

(9) A person commits an offence if he fails, without reasonable excuse, to produce a club premises certificate or certified copy of a club premises certificate [F223 or a list of relevant mandatory conditions] in accordance with a requirement under subsection (7).

(10) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

(11) In subsection (4) the reference to the summary of the certificate is a reference to the summary issued under section 77 or, where one or more summaries have subsequently been issued under section 93, the most recent summary to be so issued.

(12) Section 95 makes provision about certified copies of club premises certificates and of summaries of club premises certificates for the purposes of this section.

[F224 (13) In this section “relevant mandatory conditions”, in relation to a club premises certificate, means conditions applicable to the certificate by virtue of section 73A or 73B.]

Textual Amendments

F220 S. 94: word in heading inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 42(2); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F221 Words in s. 94(2) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 42(3); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F222 Words in s. 94(7) inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 42(4); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F223 Words in s. 94(9) inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 42(5); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

F224 S. 94(13) inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112, 116, Sch. 7 para. 42(6); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(t)

95 Provision supplementary to section 94 E+W

(1) Any reference in section 94 to a certified copy of a document is a reference to a copy of the document which is certified to be a true copy by—

(a) the relevant licensing authority,

(b) a solicitor or notary, or

(c) a person of a prescribed description.

(2) Any certified copy produced in accordance with a requirement under subsection 94(7) must be a copy of the document in the form in which it exists at the time.

(3) A document which purports to be a certified copy of a document is to be taken to be such a copy, and to comply with the requirements of subsection (2), unless the contrary is shown.

[F225 (4) In this section “notary” means a person (other than a solicitor) who, for the purposes of the Legal Services Act 2007, is an authorised person in relation to any activity which constitutes a notarial activity (within the meaning of that Act).]

Textual Amendments

F225 S. 95(4) inserted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 141 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(h)

Commencement Information

I23 S. 95(1)(c) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch. and s. 95 in force otherwise at 24.11.2005 by S.I. 2005/3056, art. 2(2)

96 Inspection of premises before grant of certificate etc. E+W

(1) Subsection (2) applies where—

(a) a club applies for a club premises certificate in respect of any premises,

(b) a club applies under section 84 for the variation of a club premises certificate held by it, or

(c) an application is made under section 87 for review of a club premises certificate.

(2) On production of his authority—

(a) an authorised person, or

(b) a constable authorised by the chief officer of police,

may enter and inspect the premises.

(3) Any entry and inspection under this section must take place at a reasonable time on a day—

(a) which is not more than 14 days after the making of the application in question, and

(b) which is specified in the notice required by subsection (4).

(4) Before an authorised person or constable enters and inspects any premises under this section, at least 48 hours' notice must be given to the club.

(5) Any person obstructing an authorised person in the exercise of the power conferred by this section commits an offence.

(6) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (5) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

(7) The relevant licensing authority may, on the application of a responsible authority, extend by not more than 7 days the time allowed for carrying out an entry and inspection under this section.

(8) The relevant licensing authority may allow such an extension of time only if it appears to the authority that—

(a) reasonable steps had been taken for an authorised person or constable authorised by the applicant to inspect the premises in good time, but

(b) it was not possible for the inspection to take place within the time allowed.

Commencement Information

I24 S. 96(1)(a)(2)-(8) in force at 7.2.2005 and s. 96(1)(b) in force for certain purposes at 7.2.2005 and 24.11.2005 otherwise by S.I. 2004/2360, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/3056, art. 2 (with Sch.)

97 Other powers of entry and search E+W

(1) Where a club premises certificate has effect in respect of any premises, a constable may enter and search the premises if he has reasonable cause to believe—

(a) that an offence under section 4(3)(a), (b) or (c) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38) (supplying or offering to supply, or being concerned in supplying or making an offer to supply, a controlled drug) has been, is being, or is about to be, committed there, F226 ...

[F227 (aa) that an offence under section 5(1) or (2) of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (supplying, or offering to supply, a psychoactive substance) has been, is being, or is about to be, committed there, or]

(b) that there is likely to be a breach of the peace there.

(2) A constable exercising any power conferred by this section may, if necessary, use reasonable force.

Textual Amendments

F226 Word in s. 97(1) omitted (26.5.2016) by virtue of Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (c. 2), s. 63(2), Sch. 5 para. 5(2); S.I. 2016/553, reg. 2

F227 S. 97(1)(aa) inserted (26.5.2016) by Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (c. 2), s. 63(2), Sch. 5 para. 5(2); S.I. 2016/553, reg. 2

Part 5 E+W Permitted temporary activities

Introductory E+W

98 Meaning of “permitted temporary activity” E+W

(1) A licensable activity is a permitted temporary activity by virtue of this Part if—

[F228 (a) it is carried out in accordance with—

(i) a notice given in accordance with section 100, and

(ii) any conditions imposed under section 106A, and]

(b) the following conditions are satisfied.

(2) The first condition is that the requirements of [F229 section 102 (acknowledgement of notice)] are met in relation to the notice.

(3) The second condition is that the notice has not been withdrawn under this Part.

(4) The third condition is that no counter notice has been given under this Part in respect of the notice.

Textual Amendments

F228 S. 98(1)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 113(2), 157(1) (with s. 113(6)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F229 Words in s. 98(2) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 114(2), 157(1) (with s. 114(13)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

99 The relevant licensing authority E+W

In this Part references to the “relevant licensing authority”, in relation to any premises, are references to—

(a) the licensing authority in whose area the premises are situated, or

(b) where the premises are situated in the areas of two or more licensing authorities, each of those authorities.

[F230 99A Meaning of “relevant person” E+W

In this Part references to a “relevant person”, in relation to any premises, are references to the following—

(a) the chief officer of police for any police area in which the premises are situated,

(b) the local authority by which statutory functions are exercisable in any area in which the premises are situated in relation to minimising or preventing the risk of pollution of the environment or of harm to human health.]

Textual Amendments

F230 S. 99A inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 112(2), 157(1) (with s. 112(14)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

Temporary event notices E+W

100 Temporary event notice E+W

(1) Where it is proposed to use premises for one or more licensable activities during a period not exceeding [F231 168 hours], an individual may give to the relevant licensing authority notice of that proposal (a “temporary event notice”).

(2) In this Act, the “premises user”, in relation to a temporary event notice, is the individual who gave the notice.

(3) An individual may not give a temporary event notice unless he is aged 18 or over.

(4) A temporary event notice must be in the prescribed form and contain—

(a) a statement of the matters mentioned in subsection (5),

(b) where subsection (6) applies, a statement of the condition mentioned in that subsection, and

(c) such other information as may be prescribed.

(5) Those matters are—

(a) the licensable activities to which the proposal mentioned in subsection (1) relates (“the relevant licensable activities”),

(b) the period (not exceeding [F232 168 hours]) during which it is proposed to use the premises for those activities (“the event period”),

(c) the times during the event period when the premises user proposes that those licensable activities shall take place,

(d) the maximum number of persons (being a number less than 500) which the premises user proposes should, during those times, be allowed on the premises at the same time,

(e) where the relevant licensable activities include the supply of alcohol, whether supplies are proposed to be for consumption on the premises or off the premises, or both, and

(f) such other matters as may be prescribed.

(6) Where the relevant licensable activities include the supply of alcohol, the notice must make it a condition of using the premises for such supplies that all such supplies are made by or under the authority of the premises user.

(7) The temporary event notice—

[F233 (a) must be given in accordance with section 100A, and]

(b) must be accompanied by the prescribed fee [F234 when it is given by the premises user to the relevant licensing authority.]

(8) The Secretary of State may, by order—

(a) amend subsections (1) and (5)(b) so as to substitute any period for the period for the time being specified there;

(b) amend subsection (5)(d) so as to substitute any number for the number for the time being specified there.

(9) In this section “supply of alcohol” means—

(a) the sale by retail of alcohol, or

(b) the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of, a member of the club.

Textual Amendments

F231 Words in s. 100(1) substituted (22.3.2012 for specified purposes, 25.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 115(2)(a), 157(1) (with s. 115(4)); S.I. 2012/896, art. 2(g); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F232 Words in s. 100(5)(b) substituted (22.3.2012 for specified purposes, 25.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 115(2)(b), 157(1) (with s. 115(4)); S.I. 2012/896, art. 2(g); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F233 S. 100(7)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 114(3)(a), 157(1) (with s. 114(13)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F234 Words in s. 100(7)(b) inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 114(3)(b), 157(1) (with s. 114(13)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

Commencement Information

I25 S. 100(4)(5)(f)(7)(b)(8) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch. and s. 100 in force otherwise at 10.11.2005 by S.I. 2005/3056, art. 2(1)

[F235 100A Standard and late temporary event notices E+W

(1) For the purposes of section 100(7)(a), a temporary event notice must be given in accordance with—

(a) subsection (2), in which case the notice is a “standard temporary event notice”, or

(b) subsection (3), in which case the notice is a “late temporary event notice”.

(2) A temporary event notice is given in accordance with this subsection if, no later than ten working days before the day on which the event period begins,—

(a) it is given to the relevant licensing authority by means of a relevant electronic facility, or

(b) it is given to the relevant licensing authority (otherwise than by means of a relevant electronic facility) and to each relevant person.

(3) A temporary event notice is given in accordance with this subsection if—

(a) it is given to the relevant licensing authority by means of a relevant electronic facility no later than five working days, but no earlier than nine working days, before the day the event period begins, or

(b) both of the following are satisfied—

(i) it is given to the relevant licensing authority (otherwise than by means of a relevant electronic facility) and to each relevant person no later than five working days before the day on which the event period begins;

(ii) it is given to at least one of those persons no earlier than nine working days before the day on which that event period begins.

(4) Where a temporary event notice (the “original notice”) is given by the premises user to the relevant licensing authority by means of a relevant electronic facility as referred to in subsection (2)(a) or (3)(a)—

(a) the licensing authority must give a copy of the original notice to each relevant person no later than the end of the first working day after the day on which the original notice was given to the authority, and

(b) for the purposes of this Act, the copy is to be treated as if it were the original notice.

(5) In this section “event period” in relation to a temporary event notice means the event period specified in the notice.]

Textual Amendments

F235 S. 100A inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 114(4), 157(1) (with s. 114(13)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

101 Minimum of 24 hours between event periods E+W

(1) A temporary event notice (“notice A”) given by an individual (“the relevant premises user”) is void if the event period specified in it does not—

(a) end at least 24 hours before the event period specified in any other temporary event notice given by the relevant premises user in respect of the same premises before or at the same time as notice A, or

(b) begin at least 24 hours after the event period specified in any other such notice.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1)—

(a) any temporary event notice in respect of which a counter notice has been given under this Part or which has been withdrawn under section 103 is to be disregarded;

(b) a temporary event notice given by an individual who is an associate of the relevant premises user is to be treated as a notice given by the relevant premises user;

(c) a temporary event notice (“notice B”) given by an individual who is in business with the relevant premises user is to be treated as a notice given by the relevant premises user if—

(i) that business relates to one or more licensable activities, and

(ii) notice A and notice B relate to one or more licensable activities to which the business relates (although not necessarily the same activity or activities);

(d) two temporary event notices are in respect of the same premises if the whole or any part of the premises in respect of which one of the notices is given includes or forms part of the premises in respect of which the other notice is given.

(3) For the purposes of this section an individual is an associate of another person if that individual is—

(a) the spouse [F236 or civil partner] of that person,

(b) a child, parent, grandchild, grandparent, brother or sister of that person,

(c) an agent or employee of that person, or

(d) the spouse [F236 or civil partner] of a person within paragraph (b) or (c).

(4) For the purposes of subsection (3) a person living with another as that person’s husband or wife is to be treated as that person’s spouse.

Textual Amendments

F236 Words in s. 101(3)(a)(d) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 261(1), 263, Sch. 27 para. 170, S.I. 2005/3175, {art. 2}

102 Acknowledgement of notice E+W

(1) Where a licensing authority receives a temporary event notice [F237 in accordance with this Part, it must give written acknowledgement of the receipt of the notice] to the premises user—

(a) before the end of the first working day following the day on which it was received, or

(b) if the day on which it was received was not a working day, before the end of the second working day following that day.

F238 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F239 (3) Subsection (1) does not apply where, before the time by which acknowledgement of the receipt of the notice must be given in accordance with that subsection, a counter notice has been given to the premises user under—

(a) where the counter notice is in respect of a late temporary event notice, section 104A, or

(b) where the counter notice is in respect of a standard temporary event notice or a late temporary event notice, section 107.]

Textual Amendments

F237 Words in s. 102(1) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 116(1)(a), 157(1) (with s. 116(2)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F238 S. 102(2) omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 116(1)(b), 157(1) (with s. 116(2)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F239 S. 102(3) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 114(5), 157(1) (with s. 114(13)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

Commencement Information

I26 S. 102(2) in force at 16.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3222, art. 2, Sch.; s. 102(1)(3) in force at 10.11.2005 by S.I. 2005/3056, art. 2(1)

103 Withdrawal of notice E+W

(1) A temporary event notice may be withdrawn by the premises user giving the relevant licensing authority a notice to that effect no later than 24 hours before the beginning of the event period specified in the temporary event notice.

(2) Nothing in section 102 or sections 104 to 107 applies in relation to a notice withdrawn in accordance with this section.

[F240 Objections] E+W

Textual Amendments

F240 Word in s. 104 cross-heading substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 112(3), 157(1) (with s. 112(14)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

104 Objection to notice by [F241 a relevant person] E+W

F242 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F243 (1A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F244 (2) Where a relevant person who is given a temporary event notice is satisfied that allowing the premises to be used in accordance with the notice would undermine a licensing objective, the relevant person must give a notice stating the reasons for being so satisfied (an “objection notice”)—

(a) to the relevant licensing authority,

(b) to the premises user, and

(c) to every other relevant person.]

(3) The objection notice must be given [F245 before the end of the [F246 third] working day following the day on which] the [F247 relevant person] is given [F248 the temporary event notice].

(4) Subsection (2) does not apply at any time after the [F249 relevant person] has received a copy of a counter notice under section 107 in respect of the temporary event notice.

F250 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F241 Words in s. 104 title substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 112(4), 157(1) (with s. 112(14)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F242 S. 104(1) omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 114(6)(a), 157(1) (with s. 114(13)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F243 S. 104(1A) omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 114(6)(a), 157(1) (with s. 114(13)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F244 S. 104(2) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 112(5), 157(1) (with s. 112(14)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F245 Words in s. 104(3) substituted (1.10.2010) by The Legislative Reform (Licensing) (Interim Authority Notices etc) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2452), art. 3 (with art. 4)

F246 Word in s. 104(3) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 117(1), 157(1) (with s. 117(2)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F247 Words in s. 104(3) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 112(6), 157(1) (with s. 112(14)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F248 Words in s. 104(3) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 114(6)(b), 157(1) (with s. 114(13)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F249 Words in s. 104(4) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 112(7), 157(1) (with s. 112(14)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F250 S. 104(5) omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 112(8), 157(1) (with s. 112(14)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

[F251 104A Counter notice following objection to late notice E+W

(1) Where an objection notice is given under section 104(2) in respect of a late temporary event notice, the relevant licensing authority must give the premises user a counter notice under this section.

(2) The counter notice must—

(a) be in the prescribed form, and

(b) be given to the premises user in the prescribed manner.

(3) The relevant licensing authority must, no later than 24 hours before the beginning of the event period specified in the temporary event notice—

(a) give the counter notice to the premises user, and

(b) give a copy of the counter notice to each relevant person.]

Textual Amendments

F251 S. 104A inserted (22.3.2012 for specified purposes, 25.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 114(7), 157(1) (with s. 114(13)); S.I. 2012/896, art. 2(f); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

105 Counter notice following F252 ... objection [F253 to standard temporary event notice] E+W

(1) This section applies where an objection notice is given [F254 under section 104(2) in respect of a standard] temporary event notice.

(2) The relevant licensing authority must—

(a) hold a hearing to consider the objection notice, unless the premises user, the [F255 relevant person] who gave the objection notice and the authority agree that a hearing is unnecessary, and

(b) having regard to the objection notice, give the premises user a counter notice under this section if it considers it [F256 appropriate] for the promotion of [F257 a licensing objective] to do so.

(3) The relevant licensing authority must—

(a) in a case where it decides not to give a counter notice under this section, give the premises user and [F258 each relevant person] notice of the decision, and

(b) in any other case—

(i) give the premises user the counter notice and a notice stating the reasons for its decision, and

(ii) give [F259 each relevant person] a copy of both of those notices.

(4) A decision must be made under subsection (2)(b), and the requirements of subsection (3) must be met, at least 24 hours before the beginning of the event period specified in the temporary event notice.

(5) Where the premises are situated in the area of more than one licensing authority, the functions conferred on the relevant licensing authority by this section must be exercised by those authorities jointly.

(6) This section does not apply—

(a) if the objection notice has been withdrawn (whether by virtue of section 106 or otherwise), or

(b) if the premises user has been given a counter notice under section 107.

F260 (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F252 Word in s. 105 title omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 112(9)(a), 157(1) (with s. 112(14)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F253 Words in s. 105 title inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 114(8)(a), 157(1) (with s. 114(13)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F254 Words in s. 105(1) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 114(8)(b), 157(1) (with s. 114(13)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F255 Words in s. 105(2)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 112(9)(b), 157(1) (with s. 112(14)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F256 Word in s. 105(2)(b) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 111(2), 157(1) (with s. 111(7)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F257 Words in s. 105(2)(b) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 112(9)(c), 157(1) (with s. 112(14)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F258 Words in s. 105(3)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 112(9)(d), 157(1) (with s. 112(14)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F259 Words in s. 105(3)(b)(ii) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 112(9)(e), 157(1) (with s. 112(14)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F260 S. 105(7) omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 114(8)(c), 157(1) (with s. 114(13)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

106 Modification of [F261 standard temporary event notice] following F262 ... objection E+W

(1) This section applies where a [F263 relevant person] has given an objection notice [F264 under section 104(2) in respect of a standard] temporary event notice (and the objection notice has not been withdrawn).

(2) At any time before a hearing is held or dispensed with under section 105(2), the [F265 relevant person] may, with the agreement of the premises user [F266 and each other relevant person], modify the temporary event notice by making changes to [F267 it].

(3) Where a temporary event notice is modified under subsection (2)—

(a) the objection notice is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as having been withdrawn from the time the temporary event notice is modified, and

(b) from that time—

(i) this Act has effect as if the temporary event notice given under section 100 had been the notice as modified under that subsection, and

(ii) to the extent that the conditions of section 98 are satisfied in relation to the unmodified notice they are to be treated as satisfied in relation to the notice as modified under that subsection.

(4) A copy of the temporary event notice as modified under subsection (2) must be sent or delivered by the [F268 relevant person] to the relevant licensing authority before a hearing is held or dispensed with under section 105(2).

F269 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(6) This section does not apply if a counter notice has been given under section 107.

(7) In this section “objection notice” has the same meaning as in section 104(2).

Textual Amendments

F261 Words in s. 106 title substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 114(9)(a), 157(1) (with s. 114(13)); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(d)

F262 Word in s. 106 title omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13),