# The Licensed Premises Gaming Machine Permits (Scotland) Regulations 2007, 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).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2007/9780110784236/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-licensed-premises-gaming-machine-permits-scotland-regulations-2007/regulation-8
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