Gambling Act 2005 Explanatory Notes

Section 191: Initial duration

495.Premises licences are of unlimited duration, unless:

  • the Secretary of State exercises powers under this section to impose a time limit on premises licences, or a class of premises licences, by secondary legislation.; or

  • the licence ceases to have effect in accordance with other provisions in this Part.

496.Regulations made by the Secretary of State under this section may have retrospective effect, and can make provision about renewals

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