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(2)In section 13(4) (responsible authorities)—
“(za)the relevant licensing authority and any other licensing authority in whose area part of the premises is situated,”, and
(3)In section 69(4) (responsible authorities)—
(4)The amendments made by this section apply in relation to—
(a)applications relating to premises licences or club premises certificates that are made on or after the commencement of this section, and
(b)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.
104Primary Care Trusts and Local Health Boards as responsible authoritiesE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (4).
(2)In section 5(3) (statement of licensing policy), after paragraph (b) insert—
“(ba)each Primary Care Trust or Local Health Board for an area any part of which is in the licensing authority's area,”.
(3)In section 13(4) (authorised persons, interested parties and responsible authorities), after paragraph (b) insert—
“(ba)the Primary Care Trust or Local Health Board for any area in which the premises are situated,”.
(4)In section 69(4) (authorised persons, interested parties and responsible authorities), after paragraph (b) insert—
(5)The amendments made by this section apply in relation to—
(b)notices under section 165(4) of the Licensing Act 2003 (closure orders) that are received by a licensing authority on or after that commencement.
Removing the vicinity testE+W105Premises licences: who may make relevant representationsE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (9).
(2)In section 13 (authorised persons, interested parties and responsible authorities)—
(3)In section 17(5) (application for premises licence)—
(4)In section 18(7) (determination of application for premises licence)—
(5)In section 31(6) (determination of application for provisional statement)—
(6)In section 35(6) (determination of application to vary premises licence)—
(7)In section 41B(2)(b)(ii) (determination of application for minor variation of premises licence), for “an interested party” substitute “ any other person ”.
(8)In section 41D(6) (variation of premises licence: supply of alcohol from community premises), for paragraph (b) substitute—
“(b)subsection (6)(c) were omitted.”.
(9)In section 194 (index of defined expressions), omit the entry for the expression “interested party, in Part 3”.
(10)In section 33 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009 (individual members of licensing authorities to be interested parties), omit subsection (1).
(11)The amendments made by this section apply in relation to applications relating to premises licences that are made on or after the commencement of this section.
106Premises licences: who may apply for reviewE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (6).
107Club premises certificates: who may make relevant representationsE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (7).
108Club premises certificates: who may apply for reviewE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (4).
Reducing the evidential burden on licensing authoritiesE+W109Reducing the burden: premises licencesE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (14).
(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 ”.
110Reducing the burden: club premises certificatesE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (5).
(2)In section 72 (determination of application for club premises certificate)—
(3)In section 76(2) (prohibited conditions: plays), for “necessary” substitute “ appropriate ”.
(4)In section 85(3)(b) (determination of application to vary club premises certificate), for “necessary” substitute “ appropriate ”.
(5)In section 88(3) (determination of application for review of club premises certificate), for “necessary” substitute “ appropriate ”.
(6)The amendments made by this section apply in relation to applications relating to club premises certificates that are made on or after the commencement of this section.
111Reducing the burden: other situationsE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (6).
Temporary event noticesE+W112Temporary event notices: who may make an objectionE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (13).
113Temporary event notices: conditionsE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (5).
“106AConditions on standard temporary event notice following objection(1)This section applies where—
(a)in the title, after “notice” insert “ and statement of conditions ”,
(b)in subsection (2)(a), after “notice” insert “ , together with a copy of any statement of conditions given under section 106A(3) in respect of the notice ”,
(c)in subsection (3)(a), after “notice” insert “ , together with a copy of any statement of conditions given under section 106A(3) in respect of the notice ”,
(d)in subsection (3)(b), for “notice is” substitute “ notice and any statement of conditions are ”,
(e)in subsection (5)(a), after “notice” insert “ or any statement of conditions ”,
(f)in subsection (5), after “produce the temporary event notice” insert “ or statement of conditions ”,
(g)in subsection (6), after “produce the temporary event notice” insert “ or statement of conditions ”, and
(h)in subsection (8), after “notice” insert “ or statement of conditions ”.
(a)in the title, after “notice” insert “ or statement of conditions ”,
(c)in subsection (4), after “copy of the notice” insert “ or statement ”,
(d)in subsection (4)(a), after “notice” insert “ or statement ”,
(e)in subsection (5), after “notice” insert “ or statement ”, and
(f)in subsection (6), after “notice” insert “ or statement ”.
114Temporary event notices: late noticesE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (12).
115Relaxation of time limits applying to temporary event noticesE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) and (3).
(2)In section 100 (temporary event notice)—
(a)in subsection (1), for “96 hours” substitute “ 168 hours ”, and
(b)in subsection (5)(b), for “96 hours” substitute “ 168 hours ”.
(3)In section 107(5) (counter notice where permitted limits exceeded), for “15 days” substitute “ 21 days ”.
(4)The amendments made by this section apply in relation to temporary event notices that are given on or after the commencement of this section.
116Temporary event notices: acknowledgment of noticeE+W(1)In section 102 of the Licensing Act 2003 (acknowledgement of notice)—
(a)in subsection (1), for “(in duplicate) in accordance with this Part, it must acknowledge receipt of the notice by sending or delivering one notice” substitute “ in accordance with this Part, it must give written acknowledgement of the receipt of the notice ”, and
117Temporary event notice: time for objection to noticeE+W(1)In section 104(3) of the Licensing Act 2003 (objection to temporary event notice by police), for “second” substitute “ third ”.
(2)The amendment made by this section applies in relation to temporary event notices that are given on or after the commencement of this section.
Underage salesE+W118Persistently selling alcohol to childrenE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) and (3).
(2)In section 147A(8) (fine for persistently selling alcohol to children), for “£10,000” substitute “ £20,000 ”.
(a)in subsection (2)(a), for “for a period not exceeding 48 hours” substitute “ , for the period specified in the notice, ”, and
(b)in subsection (4), for “not more than 48 hours” substitute “ at least 48 hours but not more than 336 hours ”.
Early morning alcohol restriction ordersE+W119Early morning alcohol restriction ordersE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) and (3).
(2)In section 7 (exercise and delegation of functions), in subsection (2), after paragraph (a) (but before the final “or”) insert—
“(aa)the functions of making, and varying or revoking, an order under section 172A (early morning alcohol restriction order),”.
(3)For sections 172A to 172E (early morning alcohol restriction order), as inserted by section 55 of the Crime and Security Act 2010, substitute—
“172APower to make early morning alcohol restriction order(1)If a licensing authority considers it appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives, it may, subject as follows, make an order under this section.
(2)An order under this section is an order providing that—
(a)premises licences and club premises certificates granted by the authority, and temporary event notices given to the authority, do not have effect to the extent that they authorise the sale of alcohol during the period specified in the order, and
(b)club premises certificates granted by the authority do not have effect to the extent that they authorise the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of, a member of the club during the period specified in the order.
(3)For the purposes of subsection (2)(a) and (b), the period that may be specified in the order must—
(a)begin no earlier than midnight, and
(b)end no later than 6am.
(4)It is immaterial for the purposes of an order under this section whether a premises licence or club premises certificate is granted, or a temporary event notice is given, before or after the order is made.
(5)An order under this section may provide that it is to apply—
(a)in relation to the same period of every day on which the order is to apply, or in relation to different periods of different days,
(b)every day or only on particular days (for example, particular days of the week or year),
(c)in relation to the whole or part of a licensing authority's area, or
(d)for a limited or unlimited period.
(6)An order under this section must specify—
(a)the days on which it is to apply and the period of those days,
(b)the area in relation to which it is to apply,
(c)if it is to apply for a limited period, that period, and
(d)the date from which it is to apply.
(7)An order under this section must—
(b)have the prescribed content.
172BProcedural requirements for early morning alcohol restriction order(1)A licensing authority proposing to make an order under section 172A must—
(a)advertise the proposed order in the prescribed manner, and
(b)hold a hearing to consider any relevant representations, unless the authority and each person who has made such representations agree that a hearing is unnecessary.
(2)In this section “relevant representations” means representations which—
(a)are about the likely effect of the making of the proposed order on the promotion of the licensing objectives,
(b)are made to the licensing authority by an affected person, a responsible authority or any other person,
(c)are made in the prescribed form and manner and within the prescribed period,
(d)have not been withdrawn, and
(e)in the case of representations made by a person who is not a responsible authority, are not, in the opinion of the licensing authority, frivolous or vexatious.
(3)In subsection (2)(b), “affected person” means—
(a)the holder of the premises licence or club premises certificate in respect of affected premises,
(b)the premises user in relation to a temporary event notice in respect of affected premises,
(c)a person who has applied for a premises licence or club premises certificate in respect of affected premises (where the application has not been determined), and
(d)a person to whom a provisional statement has been issued in respect of affected premises.
(4)In subsection (2)(b) and (e), “responsible authority” means—
(a)the licensing authority and any other licensing authority in whose area part of any affected premises is situated,
(b)the chief officer of police for a police area any part of which is in the area specified in the order,
(c)the fire and rescue authority for an area any part of which is in the area specified in the order,
(d)the Primary Care Trust or Local Health Board for an area any part of which is in the area specified in the order,
(e)the local weights and measures authority for any such area,
(f)the enforcing authority within the meaning given by section 18 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 for any such area,
(g)the local planning authority within the meaning given by the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for any such area,
(h)the local authority by which statutory functions are exercisable in the area specified in the order in relation to minimising or preventing the risk of pollution of the environment or of harm to human health,
(i)a body which—
(i)represents those who, in relation to the area specified in the order, are responsible for, or interested in, matters relating to the protection of children from harm, and
(ii)is recognised by the licensing authority for the purposes of this section as being competent to advise on such matters,
(j)where affected premises are a vessel—
(i)a navigation authority (within the meaning given by section 221(1) of the Water Resources Act 1991) having functions in relation to the waters where the vessel is usually moored or berthed or any waters where it is navigated at a time when it is used for licensable activities to which the proposed order relates,
(ii)the Environment Agency,
(iii)the British Waterways Board, and
(iv)the Secretary of State, and
(k)a prescribed person.
(5)Where a licensing authority determines for the purposes of subsection (2)(e) that any representations are frivolous or vexatious, it must notify the person who made them of its reasons for its determination.
“affected premises”, in relation to a proposed order, means premises in respect of which it applies from the date specified in it;
“statutory function” means a function conferred by or under an enactment.
172CMaking of early morning alcohol restriction order(1)A licensing authority may not make an order under section 172A applying in relation to—
(a)an area not specified in the proposed order advertised under section 172B,
(b)a day not specified in that proposed order, or
(c)a period other than the period specified in that proposed order of any day so specified.
(2)After making an order under section 172A a licensing authority must publish it or otherwise make it available—
(a)in the prescribed form and manner, and
172DVariation and revocation of early morning alcohol restriction order(1)A licensing authority may vary or revoke an order under section 172A.
(2)Sections 172B and 172C apply in relation to the variation or revocation of an order under section 172A as in relation to the making of such an order.
172EExceptions from effect of early morning alcohol restriction order(1)An order under section 172A does not apply in prescribed cases or circumstances.
(2)The cases referred to in subsection (1) may in particular be defined by reference to—
(a)particular kinds of premises, or
(b)particular days.
(3)An order under section 172A is subject to an order under section 172 (whether made before or afterwards), unless and to the extent that the order under section 172 provides otherwise.”.
(4)Section 55 of the Crime and Security Act 2010 (power to restrict sale and supply of alcohol) is repealed.
FeesE+W120Suspension of licence or certificate for failing to pay annual feeE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (5).
(2)In section 26(2) (period of validity of premises licence), after “section 52” insert “ or 55A ”.
(3)After section 55 (annual fee for premises licence) insert—
“55ASuspension of premises licence for failing to pay annual fee(1)A licensing authority must suspend a premises licence if the holder of the licence has failed to pay the authority an annual fee that has become due under section 55(2).
(i)the holder's failure to pay the fee at the time it became due was because of an administrative error (whether made by the holder, the authority or anyone else), or
(ii)before or at the time the fee became due, the holder notified the authority in writing that the holder disputed liability for, or the amount of, the fee, and
(b)the grace period for payment of the fee has not expired (see subsection (8)).
(3)If a licensing authority suspends a premises licence under subsection (1), the authority must give the holder of the licence a notice to that effect, specifying the day the suspension takes effect.
(4)A day specified in a notice under subsection (3) must be at least two working days after the day the authority gives the notice.
(5)If the holder of the licence pays the annual fee, the licensing authority must give the holder written acknowledgement of receipt of the fee.
(6)The acknowledgement of receipt under subsection (5) must—
(a)specify the day the authority received the fee (the “receipt day”), and
(b)be given to the holder as soon as is reasonably practicable but in any event—
(i)if the receipt day was a working day, before the end of the first working day after the receipt day,
(ii)otherwise, before the end of the second working day after the receipt day.
(7)A suspension of a premises licence under subsection (1)—
(a)takes effect on the day specified in the notice under subsection (3), and
(b)ceases to have effect on the receipt day, as specified in the acknowledgement of receipt under subsection (5).
(8)In this section, the “grace period” for payment of a fee is the period of 21 days, beginning on the day after the day the fee became due.”.
(4)In section 80(2) (period of validity of club premises certificate), after “section 88” insert “ or 92A ”.
(5)After section 92 (annual fee for club premises certificate) insert—
“92ASuspension of club premises certificate for failing to pay annual fee(1)A licensing authority must suspend a club premises certificate if the holder of the certificate has failed to pay the authority an annual fee that has become due under section 92(2).
(3)If a licensing authority suspends a club premises certificate under subsection (1), the authority must give the holder of the certificate a notice to that effect, specifying the day the suspension takes effect.
(4)A day specified in a notice under subsection (3) must be at least 2 working days after the day the authority gives the notice.
(5)If the holder of the certificate pays the annual fee, the licensing authority must give the holder written acknowledgement of receipt of the fee.
(7)A suspension of a club premises certificate under subsection (1)—
(6)The amendments made by this section apply in relation to premises licences and club premises certificates in relation to which annual fees become due on or after the commencement of this section.
121Power for licensing authorities to set feesE+W(1)The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as follows.
(2)After section 197 insert—
“197ARegulations about fees(1)Subsection (2) applies where the Secretary of State makes regulations under this Act prescribing the amount of any fee.
(2)The Secretary of State may, in determining the amount of the fee, have regard, in particular, to—
(a)the costs of any licensing authority to whom the fee is to be payable which are referable to the discharge of the function to which the fee relates, and
(b)the general costs of any such licensing authority;
(3)A power under this Act to prescribe the amount of a fee includes power to provide that the amount of the fee is to be determined by the licensing authority to whom it is to be payable.
(4)Regulations which so provide may also specify constraints on the licensing authority's power to determine the amount of the fee.
(5)Subsections (6) and (7)—
(a)apply where, by virtue of subsection (3), regulations provide that the amount of a fee is to be determined by a licensing authority, and
(b)are subject to any constraint imposed under subsection (4).
(6)The licensing authority—
(a)must determine the amount of the fee (and may from time to time determine a revised amount),
(b)may determine different amounts for different classes of case specified in the regulations (but may not otherwise determine different amounts for different cases), and
(c)must publish the amount of the fee as determined from time to time.
(7)In determining the amount of the fee, the licensing authority must seek to secure that the income from fees of that kind will equate, as nearly as possible, to the aggregate of—
(a)the licensing authority's costs referable to the discharge of the function to which the fee relates, and
(b)a reasonable share of the licensing authority's general costs;
197BRegulations about fees: supplementary provision(1)Subsections (2) and (3) apply for the purposes of section 197A.
(2)References to a licensing authority's costs referable to the discharge of a function include, in particular—
(a)administrative costs of the licensing authority so far as they are referable to the discharge of the function, and
(b)costs in connection with the discharge of the function which are incurred by the licensing authority acting—
(i)under this Act, but
(ii)in a capacity other than that of licensing authority (whether that of local authority, local planning authority or any other authority).
(3)References to the general costs of a licensing authority are to costs of the authority so far as they are referable to the discharge of functions under this Act in respect of which no fee is otherwise chargeable and include, in particular—
(a)costs referable to the authority's functions under section 5;
(b)costs of or incurred in connection with the monitoring and enforcement of Parts 7 and 8 of this Act;
(c)costs incurred in exercising functions conferred by virtue of section 197A.
(4)To the extent that they prescribe the amount of a fee or include provision made by virtue of section 197A(3) or (4), regulations may—
(a)make provision which applies generally or only to specified authorities or descriptions of authority, and
(b)make different provision for different authorities or descriptions of authority.
(5)Subsection (4) is not to be taken to limit the generality of section 197.”.
(3)In section 10(4) (sub-delegation of functions by licensing committee etc)—
(a)omit “or” at the end of paragraph (c), and
(b)after paragraph (d) insert “or (e)any function conferred by virtue of section 197A (regulations about fees).”.
MiscellaneousE+W122Licensing policy statementsE+W(1)Section 5 of the Licensing Act 2003 (statement of licensing policy) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (7).
(a)for “three” substitute “ five ”, and
(4)In subsection (3), for “three” substitute “ five ”.
(b)after “policy” insert “ in respect of that period ”.
123Personal licences: relevant offencesE+W(1)Schedule 4 to the Licensing Act 2003 (personal licence: relevant offences) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (4).
(2)In paragraph 14 (offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988), after paragraph (c) insert—
“(d)section 6(6) (failing to co-operate with a preliminary test).”.
(3)The second paragraph 22 is renumbered as paragraph 22A.
“24An offence under section 1 of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 of attempting to commit an offence that is a relevant offence.
26The offence at common law of conspiracy to defraud.”.
(5)The amendments made by this section apply on and after the commencement of this section in relation to—
(a)personal licences that are granted or renewed before, on or after the commencement of this section, and
(b)offences committed before, on or after that commencement.
ReviewE+W124Review of effect of amendments on licensing schemeE+W(1)As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the review period, the Secretary of State must—
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