APLH Licensing Act 2003 2

Question 1

Under the Licensing Act 2003, who are the 'responsible authorities' that can make representations about licence applications?

Accepted Answer

Bodies including the police, fire authority, environmental health, trading standards, and planning authority, who have a formal role in promoting the licensing objectives

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Any member of the public

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Only the police and fire service

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Any local charity or community group

Question 2

How many days' notice is required before a Temporary Event Notice may take effect?

Accepted Answer

10 working days

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3 working days

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24 hours

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28 days

Question 3

Which section of the Licensing Act 2003 makes it an offence to sell alcohol without authorisation?

Accepted Answer

Section 136

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Section 19

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Section 141

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Section 182

Question 4

What is a 'review' of a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003?

Accepted Answer

A formal process by which a responsible authority or interested party can apply to have a premises licence reconsidered by the licensing authority, potentially resulting in modification or revocation

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The licensing authority's annual check of all licences in its area

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An automatic review triggered after 5 years of operation

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A police-only power to inspect licensed premises

Question 5

Under the Licensing Act 2003, what is the maximum number of personal licences that the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) of a premises may hold simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

There is no legal limit — the same person can be DPS for multiple premises

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1 (they can only be DPS of one premises at a time)

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5

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2 if the premises are in different licensing authority areas

Question 6

What is an 'early morning restriction order' under the Licensing Act 2003?

Accepted Answer

An order made by a licensing authority to restrict the supply of alcohol within a specified area between midnight and 6am, to address cumulative problems of disorder and disturbance

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A personal curfew imposed on a licensee

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A condition on a premises licence restricting deliveries

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A court order prohibiting certain individuals from entering licensed premises