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It's illegal to buy alcohol if you're under 18 and you can be stopped, fined or arrested by the police for drinking in public
Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.
This series brings together all documents relating to alcohol and drug statistics.
The legal alcohol limits for drivers in the UK - microgrammes, milligrammes
Rules for alcohol licensing in your area, apply for a licence or have your say about a licence application
Documents relating to personal alcohol licences.
Read the key learning from our trial of age verification technology to protect children from harm in the sale of alcohol.
Consultation on age verification in connection with alcohol sales.
Application for a personal licence requires your licensing qualifications and details of previous or outstanding applications.
The (ACMD) Recovery Committee’s briefing paper on the prevention of drug and alcohol dependence.
Application forms and guidance for holding a temporary event.
How to comment on an alcohol licence or ask for an existing licence to be reviewed - what you need to do, who to apply to and what happens at licensing hearings
This series brings together all documents relating to Alcohol licensing guidance
Includes statistics on premises licences, club premises certificates, personal licences, late night refreshment and 24-hour alcohol licences.
Apply for the sale of alcohol to be made the responsibility of a management committee instead of a premises supervisor.
List of accredited organisations that provide courses and exams for a personal licence to sell alcohol.
Guidance on the banning of below-cost sales of alcohol in England and Wales, and a duty plus VAT permitted price calculator.
Includes additional information on alcohol and late night refreshment licensing statistics.
Information on alcohol licensing fee levels and additional fees.
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