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Question 1

what is a license

Answer 1

An official document to permit an activity or possession of an item which would otherwise be illegal

Question 2

what are the Local Council 4 Licensing Objectives that they are required to promote?

Answer 2

Prevention of Crime and Disorder
Public safety
Prevention of Public Nuisance
Protection of Children from Harm

Question 3

The Licensing Act 2003Main Provisions

Answer 3

Local Authorities Statement of Policy, and a Committee/Regulatory Panel
 Personal Licence
 Premises Licence
 Police scrutiny of applications
 Local people more power to object

Question 4

what is a Premises Licence required for?

Answer 4

Regulated Public entertainment (includes theatres, cinemas and ‘event spaces’)
Sale of alcohol
Provision of late night refreshment (that is hot food and drink 23:00-05:00)

Question 5

what is a Premises licence?

Answer 5

Valid for the life of the business
Application sets out full terms of operation – the “Operating Schedule”
The Operating Schedule lists the main conditions of the licence
May be subject to review on application by a relevant authority or other interested party

Question 6

Personal licenses

Answer 6

Authorise sale of alcohol in premises with a premises licence, including off-sales
Valid for 10 years
Granted and renewed by the Local Authority where the applicant resides

Question 7

Qualifications for a Personal Licence

Answer 7

Must be over 18
Has a licensing qualification
Has held a similar licence which has not been forfeited within 5 years prior to the application
Has not been convicted of a relevant offence