The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (6).

In section 105(2)(b) (counter notice following police objection), for “necessary” substitute “ appropriate ”.

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In section 167(5)(b) (review of premises licence following closure order), for “necessary” substitute “ appropriate ”.

The amendment made by subsection (2) of this section applies in relation to temporary event notices that are given on or after the commencement of this section.

The amendments made by subsections (3) to (5) of this section apply in relation to applications relating to personal licences that are made on or after the commencement of this section.

The amendment made by subsection (6) of this section applies in relation to notices under section 165(4) of the Licensing Act 2003 (closure orders) that are received by a licensing authority on or after the commencement of this section.