SCHEDULES

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.