PART 1

Consumption of food and drink outdoors

Pavement licences

Duration
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1
A pavement licence may be granted by a local authority—
a
for such period as the local authority may specify in the licence, or
b
with no limit on its duration, in which case it expires at the end of 30 September 2021.
2
A period specified under subsection (1)(a)—
a
may not be less than three months, and
b
may not extend beyond 30 September 2021.
3
Where a pavement licence is deemed to be granted under section 3(9) it is, subject to subsection (4), deemed to be granted for a year starting with the first day after the determination period.
4
A pavement licence deemed to be granted under section 3(9) which is in force at the end of 30 September 2021 expires at that time.
5
The licence-holder may surrender a pavement licence at any time by giving notice to the local authority by which it is granted or deemed to be granted.
6
A notice under subsection (5) must be made in writing and sent using electronic communications in such manner as the local authority may specify.