5 Things You Need To Know About The Licensing Act 2003

The Licensing Act 2003 is at the core of the Personal License qualification. It lays out the rules both individuals and premises to need to follow to carry out a licensable activities.

Here are the top five things you need to know about The Licensing Act 2003.

1. What is The Licensing Act 2003?

On the 24th November 2005, the Licensing Act of 2003 came fully in to effect. It replaced the old Licensing Act of 1964. For personal license applicants the Licensing Act lays down the law for the sale and purchase of alcohol in a variety of circumstance.

2. What were the big changes?

The Licensing Act 2003 brought in a large number of changes in relation to the sale of alcohol, entertainment and the ability to sell hot food or hot drinks after 11PM. A major change is that the ability to issue a license was taken away from the Justice Of The Peace. It is now the responsibility of the council.

3. There are four kinds of license under The Licensing Act 2003

Personal Licenses These allow the holder to sell of authorise the sale of alcohol.

Premises Licenses These are given to the venue itself with conditions to abide by.

Club Premises Certificates CPC’s are granted to venues where qualifying criteria are met and sale of alcohol takes place. However in these situations, it’s only for private clubs where alcohol is only sold to members.

T.E.N’s An abbreviation for ‘Temporary Event Notice’ which allows the sale of alcohol (and other licensable activities) on a temporary basis.

4. Licensing Objectives

The Licensing Act 2003 has set four licensing objectives, all of which are of equal importance. Every aspect of licensing will involve at least one if not all of these objectives, all Licensed Premises will have to show how they will or promoting these 4 objectives.

Prevention of Crime and Disorder

Public Safety

Prevention of Public Nuisance

Protection of Children from Harm

5. What are Licensable Activities?

Under the Licensing act 2003, there are 4 noted Licensable Activities, that can be authorised under a Premises License, Club Premises Certificate or Temporary Event Notice.

Retail Sale Of Alcohol

Supply of Alcohol on Club Premises

Regulated Entertainment

Late Night Refreshment

How to get a Personal Licence

Thinking of applying for a Personal Licence? The Personal Licence Training Course teaches individuals about the law and legal responsibility of being a licence holder and is part of the process for obtaining a Personal Alcohol Licence.

Once you have passed the Personal Licence Course, you will then be able to apply for a Personal Licence.

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