APLH - Award for Personal Licence Holders Licensing Authorities' Powers Questions and Answers

Question 1

Under the Licensing Act 2003, which of the following is the primary duty of a Licensing Authority when carrying out its functions?

Accepted Answer

To promote the four statutory licensing objectives.

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To generate revenue for the local council.

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To follow the direct instructions of the local police force.

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To limit the number of licensed premises in the area.

Question 2

A personal licence holder is convicted of a relevant offence but fails to inform the court that they hold a personal licence. The Licensing Authority later becomes aware of this conviction. What power does the Licensing Authority have in this situation?

Accepted Answer

It may suspend the licence for up to six months or revoke it.

Answer

It can immediately revoke the licence without a hearing.

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It must wait for the police to request a review before taking action.

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It can issue a fine directly to the personal licence holder.

Question 3

A Licensing Authority receives an application for a new personal licence. The applicant meets all the criteria, including holding the APLH qualification and having no relevant convictions. However, the authority believes there are already too many licence holders in the area. On what grounds can they refuse the application?

Accepted Answer

They cannot refuse the application if no objection is made by the police.

Answer

On the grounds of 'cumulative impact'.

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On the advice of local businesses who feel there is too much competition.

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On the grounds that there are sufficient licence holders already.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Licensing Authority when determining an application for a premises licence after relevant representations have been made?

Accepted Answer

To set the prices at which alcohol must be sold to prevent binge drinking.

Answer

To grant the licence subject to conditions consistent with the operating schedule.

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To exclude a licensable activity from the scope of the licence.

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To refuse to specify a person as the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS).

Question 5

A personal licence holder moves to a new address. What is their duty regarding the Licensing Authority?

Accepted Answer

They must notify the Licensing Authority that originally granted the licence of their new address.

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They must apply for a new personal licence from the authority in their new area.

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They must notify both the original and the new Licensing Authority.

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No notification is required as the licence is portable and valid throughout England and Wales.

Question 6

A Licensing Authority is reviewing a premises licence following representations from the police concerning serious crime. After a hearing, the authority decides that action is necessary to promote the licensing objectives. Which of the following actions is beyond their power?

Accepted Answer

Ordering the personal licence holder to pay compensation to victims of the crime.

Answer

Modifying the conditions of the licence.

Answer

Revoking the licence.

Answer

Suspending the licence for a period not exceeding three months.