Part 2

Licensing
CHAPTER 1

Amendments of the Licensing Act 2003

Reducing the evidential burden on licensing authorities

Reducing the burden: premises licences
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1
The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (14).
2
In section 18 (determination of application for premises licence)—
a
in subsection (3)(b), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”, and
b
in subsection (4)(a)(i), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”.
3
In section 22(2) (prohibited conditions: plays), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”.
4
In section 25A(6) (grant of premises licence: supply of alcohol from community premises), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”.
5
In section 31 (determination of application for provisional statement)—
a
in subsection (3)(b), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”, and
b
in subsection (3)(c)(ii), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”.
6
In section 35(3)(b) (determination of application to vary premises licence), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”.
7
In section 39(3)(b) (determination of application to vary premises licence to specify premises supervisor), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”.
8
In section 41D(5) (variation of premises licence: supply of alcohol from community premises), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”.
9
In section 44(5)(b) (determination of transfer application), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”.
10
In section 48(3)(b) (cancellation of interim authority notice following police objections), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”.
11
In section 52(3) (determination of application for review of premises licence), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”.
12
In section 53B(8)(a) (supplementary provision about review of premises licence), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”.
13
In section 53C(2)(b) (review of premises licence following review notice), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”.
14
In section 177(5) (dancing and live music in certain small premises), for “necessary” substitute “appropriate”.
15
The amendments made by this section (other than subsection (10)) apply in relation to applications relating to premises licences that are made on or after the commencement of this section.
16
The amendment made by subsection (10) of this section applies in relation to interim authority notices that are given on or after the commencement of this section.