Licensing Law (Licensing Act 2003) Flashcards
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What must happen to the DPS status of premises when the current DPS leaves their role?
Answer: A new DPS must be designated within 2 months or alcohol sales must cease
If the DPS leaves, the premises must designate a new DPS promptly; the licence holder can continue operating briefly but cannot sell alcohol without a named DPS in place.
Under the Licensing Act 2003, which licensable activity requires a licence or TEN?
Answer: Regulated entertainment and the retail sale of alcohol
Licensable activities include the retail sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment (live music, dancing, films) and late-night refreshment; they all require authorisation under the Act.
What is 'due diligence' in the context of age verification on licensed premises?
Answer: Taking all reasonable steps to verify age, such as using a recognised Challenge 25 scheme
Due diligence requires active steps to prevent underage sales; using Challenge 25 and accepted forms of ID (passport, driving licence, PASS card) demonstrates a reasonable precaution defence.
Which form of ID is specifically recognised under the PASS scheme for age verification?
Answer: PASS-holographic cards such as CitizenCard
The PASS (Proof of Age Standards Scheme) accredits specific age-verification cards bearing the PASS hologram; these are widely accepted as valid proof of age in licensed venues.
What is the 'late-night levy' and who does it affect?
Answer: A charge on premises licensed to sell alcohol after midnight, contributing to policing costs
The late-night levy allows local authorities to charge premises licensed for late-night alcohol sales to help fund policing and other costs associated with late-night economy management.
A venue's licence includes a condition requiring 'SIA-licensed door supervisors'. What does this mean for staffing?
Answer: Only SIA-licensed door supervisors may work on the door; using unlicensed staff breaches the licence
Where a licence condition requires SIA-licensed door supervisors, employing unlicensed staff is a breach of the licence conditions and could lead to a review or revocation.