Gambling Act 2005

Consideration of application E+W+S

7 E+W+S Sections 154 and 155 shall have effect in relation to functions of a licensing authority under this Schedule as they have effect in relation to the functions of a licensing authority under Part 8.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 14 para. 7 in force at 21.5.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as amended by S.I. 2007/1157, arts. 3(3), 4)

8 (1) A licensing authority may prepare a statement of principles that they propose to apply in exercising their functions under this Schedule. E+W+S

(2) A statement under sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, specify matters that the licensing authority propose to consider in determining the suitability of an applicant for a permit.

(3) In exercising their functions under this Schedule a licensing authority—

(a) need not (but may) have regard to the licensing objectives, and

(b) shall have regard to any relevant guidance issued by the Commission under section 25.

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 14 para. 8(1) (2) in force at 13.11.2006 by S.I. 2006/2964, art. 2(f)

I3 Sch. 14 para. 8(3) in force at 13.11.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/2964, art. 2(g)

I4 Sch. 14 para. 8(3) in force at 21.5.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as amended by S.I. 2007/1157, arts. 3(3), 4)