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This guidance is provided to support licensing authorities to carry out their functions under the Licensing Act 2003.
Government response to the House of Lords Liaison Committee report on the post-legislative scrutiny of the Licensing Act 2003.
This document contains the following information: Amended guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003.
Guidance on late night refreshment licensing including new powers permitting licensing authorities to exempt certain suppliers.
The main changes to the Licensing Act 2003 concerning the offence of persistently selling alcohol to children.
Evaluation of the impact of the Licensing Act 2003: Licensing Act 2003 and tackling alcohol-related harm 4 March 2008 The Secretary of State…
Guidance and forms for applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol, late night hot food and drink or provide public entertainment.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
Consultation on the overhaul of the licensing regime, to give more power to local communities and families on local licensing.
Evaluation of the Home Office impact assessment for Licensing Act 2003: fees regulations
This note explains the maximum fine for certain offences under the Licensing Act 2003 has been removed by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders (LASPO) Act 2012.
Public health teams make sure that licensing policy and applications consider the health and wellbeing of local communities.
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