Licensing Changes in Scotland

October 2006

As we recently anticipated, the Scottish Executive has now issued their consultation documents on proposed guidance and draft regulations which will allow Licensing Boards to exercise their functions under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

Copies of the consultation are available from:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/10/03141448/0

The draft regulations cover:

• Transitional arrangements;
• Administration procedures for Licensing Boards;
• Training for Licensing Standards Officers & Board members;
• The form & content of the premises licence, summary licence, the operating plan & layout plan & the application form for premises licences;
• The form & content of the personal licence and the application form for personal licence;
• Licensing Board procedure & handling of objections;
• Licence conditions;
• The form of the occasional licence and application form for occasional licences;
• Clubs;
• Exempt premises;
• Training; and
• Underage drinking

The consultation closes on 8 December 2006.

If you would like any advice or assistance please contact John Gaunt on 0114 2668664

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