Paragraph 15 Right to be heard by person appointed in relation to licence applications or proposals made before 30th October 2005

(1)

This paragraph applies where—

(a)

before 30th October 2005, the licensing authority have consulted the appropriate committee in accordance with section 20(3) of or paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to, the Act;

(b)

the licensing authority propose to—

(i)

refuse to grant or renew the licence,

(ii)

grant it otherwise than in accordance with the application, or

(iii)

revoke, vary or suspend the licence;

on grounds not relating to safety, quality or efficacy; and

(c)

the licensing authority have not notified the applicant or holder of their proposals.

(2)

The licensing authority shall notify the applicant of their proposals and the reasons for them.

(3)

The applicant or holder may, within the time allowed—

(a)

notify the licensing authority that he wishes to be heard by a person appointed by the licensing authority with respect to the proposal; or

(b)

make written representations to the licensing authority.