Paragraph 3 Grant of licenceF1

(1)

The regulations may—

(a)

prohibit a licensing authority from granting a licence unless satisfied as to a matter specified in the regulations;

(b)

require a licensing authority to have regard, in deciding whether to grant a licence, to a matter specified in the regulations.

(2)

The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph (1)(a) includes—

(a)

provision prohibiting a licensing authority from granting a premises licence in respect of premises within an area of a description specified in the regulations;

(b)

provision limiting the number of licensed premises within an area of a description specified in the regulations.

(3)

The regulations may make provision requiring a licensing authority not to grant a premises licence unless the premises have been inspected in accordance with the regulations.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 1 inserted (29.4.2026 for specified purposes) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), s. 175(2)(8), Sch. 11