Regulation 8 Grant and refusal of application

(1)

A Licensing Board may grant an application under these Regulations only if the applicant holds a relevant alcohol licence.

(2)

A Licensing Board may not refuse an application, or grant an application in respect of a different category or smaller number of gaming machines than that specified in the application, unless it has–

(a)

notified the applicant of its intention to take such a decision; and

(b)

given the applicant an opportunity to make representations.

(3)

A Licensing Board may satisfy paragraph (2)(b) by giving the applicant an opportunity to make–

(a)

oral representations;

(b)

written representations; or

(c)

both.

(4)

Paragraph (2)(b) does not apply in respect of a refusal by virtue of paragraph (1).