Explanatory note

Article 2 of this Order sets 30th November 2007 as the date by which each Licensing Board is to publish its licensing policy statement in respect of the 3-year period running from that date.

The remaining articles of this Order make provision as to transitional matters in connection with implementation of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (“the Act”). Articles 3 and 4 make the Licensing Boards established under the Act responsible for continuing to carry out functions under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 and allow members of such a Board to take part in proceedings under that 1976 Act prior to receiving training prescribed for the purposes of the Act. Article 5 makes transitional provision in connection with the establishment of Local Licensing Forums. Article 6 removes the restriction under which only the chief constable of the Fife police force can grant authorisations under section 105 of the Act for a person under 18 to make a test purchase of alcohol.