APLH - Award for Personal Licence Holders The Premises Licence Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A premises licence holder dies, and the business is now being run by their personal representative. To continue licensable activities lawfully, what must be submitted to the licensing authority within 28 days of the former holder's death?
- A full variation application
- A new premises licence application
- An interim authority notice (Correct answer)
- A Designated Premises Supervisor consent form
Correct answer: An interim authority notice
When a premises licence holder dies, becomes incapacitated, or insolvent, the licence lapses. An 'interim authority notice' can be given to the licensing authority within 28 days to reinstate the licence and allow the business to continue trading for a maximum of three months, during which time a formal transfer application must be made.
Question 2: Which of the following is a fundamental component of a new premises licence application that details how the applicant will uphold the four licensing objectives?
- The DPS (Designated Premises Supervisor) consent form
- The operating schedule (Correct answer)
- The statement of licensing policy
- The community impact assessment
Correct answer: The operating schedule
The operating schedule is a mandatory part of the application for a premises licence. It must detail the licensable activities, operating hours, and, crucially, the steps the applicant will take to promote the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.
Question 3: A pub wishes to make a significant change to its layout, which involves moving the main bar to a different room. What type of application must the premises licence holder submit to the licensing authority?
- A notification of change of circumstances
- A minor variation
- A temporary event notice
- A full variation (Correct answer)
Correct answer: A full variation
Substantially altering the layout of the premises as shown on the plan accompanying the premises licence is considered a major change. Such a change requires an application for a 'full variation' of the premises licence. A minor variation is for small changes that would not adversely impact the licensing objectives.
Question 4: Who is the primary point of contact for the police and licensing authorities regarding a premises licensed to sell alcohol and is responsible for its day-to-day running?
- The Chair of the Licensing Committee
- The Personal Licence Holder on duty
- The Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) (Correct answer)
- The Premises Licence Holder
Correct answer: The Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)
The Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) is the individual named on the premises licence who has day-to-day responsibility for the premises and for authorising alcohol sales. They serve as the main point of contact for authorities like the police and the local council.
Question 5: Under the mandatory conditions of a premises licence authorising the sale of alcohol, which of the following is a requirement for an age verification policy?
- To operate a 'Challenge 21' policy as a minimum
- To only accept a UK photocard driving licence or passport as ID
- To ask for proof of age from anyone who appears to be under 18 (Correct answer)
- To record all refused sales in a specific logbook provided by the council
Correct answer: To ask for proof of age from anyone who appears to be under 18
The mandatory condition states that an age verification policy must be in place. This policy must require staff to ask for identification from anyone who appears to be under 18 (or a higher age, such as 21 or 25, if the premises adopts such a policy). The specific type of policy (e.g., Challenge 21/25) is a choice for the premises, not a mandatory minimum, and while there are rules on acceptable ID, the core requirement is to challenge those who look under 18.
Question 6: A local resident is consistently disturbed by loud music from a nearby licensed venue. Under the Licensing Act 2003, what right does this resident have?
- The right to demand the immediate suspension of the licence from the police
- The right to apply to the licensing authority for a review of the premises licence (Correct answer)
- The right to a personal hearing with the Designated Premises Supervisor
- The right to impose a financial penalty on the premises licence holder
Correct answer: The right to apply to the licensing authority for a review of the premises licence
An 'interested party', which includes a person living in the vicinity of the premises who is being adversely affected, can apply to the licensing authority for a review of the premises licence. The application must be based on one or more of the four licensing objectives, in this case, the prevention of public nuisance.
APLH - Award for Personal Licence Holders The Premises Licence Questions and Answers
A premises licence holder dies, and the business is now being run by their personal representative.
To continue licensable activities lawfully, what must be submitted to the licensing authority within 28 days of the former holder's death?