# Gambling Act 2005, Paragraph 7


(1) A licensing authority may prepare a statement of principles that they propose to apply in exercising their functions under this Schedule.
(2) A statement under sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, specify matters that the licensing authority proposes to consider in determining the suitability of an applicant for a permit.
(3) In exercising their functions under this Schedule a licensing authority—
(a) need not (but may) have regard to the licensing objectives, and
(b) shall have regard to any relevant guidance issued by the Commission under section 25.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/schedule/10/paragraph/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/gambling-act-2005/schedule-10/paragraph-7
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