Licence Conditions

Once issued with a Premises Licence or Club Premises Certificate you will find a list of conditions.

There are different types of conditions including:

• mandatory conditions
• operating schedule conditions
• conditions added by the committee at a Licensing Hearing Panel

Breaching conditions: Breaching any of the conditions listed on a premises licence or club premises certificate is a serious offence.If you breach the conditions, you could get an unlimited fine and/or six months’ imprisonment. A responsible authority or interested party can apply to review a premises or club premises certificate. Where they can provide evidence that the licensing objectives are not being addressed by breaches of conditions. You could therefore be prosecuted and the licence or certificate is reviewed which could end in revocation, suspension or loss of hours or licensable activities.

Responsibility for ensuring compliance with the mandatory conditions at premises
Responsible person in relation to licensed premises:

• the holder of a premises licence in respect of the premises,
• the designated premises supervisor
• any individual aged 18 or over who is authorised by such a holder or supervisor,
  

in relation to a club premises certificate, any member or officer of the club present on the premises in a capacity which enables him to
prevent the supply in question.

Mandatory conditions: The Secretary of State considers it appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives to specify mandatory conditions. Depending of the licensable activities and the type of premises you are operating will result in certain mandatory conditions. You will find detail list of mandatory conditions on the next page

Operating schedule conditions: These are conditions where the applicant in the first instance, states what steps they will take to promote the four licensing objectives within their operating schedule.

• specific to the premises
• promote the four licensing objectives
• not duplicate existing provisions in other legislation
• be necessary and proportionate
• be capable of being met by the licence holder
• be enforceable

Conditions added by the committee: If representations are made then a Licensing Hearing Panel may decide to add further conditions to the premises licence or club premises certificate. This will be to promote the licensing objectives as a result of evidence brought by a responsible authority or interested party.