Written Question · S4W-00527 · Session 4
What consultation local licensing boards have to carry out before using their powers under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 to apply for r…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what consultation local licensing boards have to carry out before using their powers under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 to apply for restrictions based on age to licensing applications for off-trade sales.
The answer
Under the terms of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, before taking a decision on a licensing application a licensing board must invite representations from statutory consultees which include notifiable neighbours; community councils; the local authority; the chief constable; the fire master and, from 1 October 2011, the NHS board. Any other person may submit a representation within the required deadlines for an application hearing. All representations are made available to the applicant before the hearing.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-00527 by reference.