Paragraph 9 Modification of paragraph 13 of schedule 1 - simplified process following surrender

In paragraph 13 (surrender of licence) of schedule 1, after sub-paragraph (4) insert—

“(5)

Where a holder of a licence has surrendered a licence under sub-paragraph (1), the licensing authority may grant an equivalent licence to the person who surrendered the licence if it receives an application within 12 months of the date of the surrender.

(6)

A licensing authority may exercise the power in sub-paragraph (5) notwithstanding that it has not complied with the following paragraphs—

(a)

paragraph 1 (applications for the grant and renewal of licences), or

(b)

paragraph 2 (consultation).”.