SCHEDULE 10Family Entertainment Centre Gaming Machine Permits
Determination of application
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(1)
On considering an application for a permit a licensing authority may—
(a)
grant it, or
(b)
refuse it.
(2)
A licensing authority may not attach conditions to a permit.
(3)
As soon as is reasonably practicable after granting an application a licensing authority shall issue a permit to the applicant.
(4)
As soon as is reasonably practicable after refusing an application a licensing authority shall notify the applicant of—
(a)
the refusal, and
(b)
the reasons for it.
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A licensing authority may grant an application for a permit only if they—
(a)
are satisfied that the applicant intends to use the premises as an unlicensed family entertainment centre, and
(b)
have consulted the chief officer of police for a police area in which the premises are wholly or partly situated.
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(1)
A licensing authority may not refuse an application unless they have—
(a)
notified the applicant of their intention to refuse the application and of their reasons, and
(b)
given the applicant an opportunity to make representations.
(2)
A licensing authority may satisfy sub-paragraph (1)(b) by giving the applicant an opportunity to make—
(a)
oral representations,
(b)
written representations, or
(c)
both.