Overview
As mentioned before, the Licensing Act 2003 separates the license given to individuals and the business’. The purpose of this is to ensure that both the premises and the people are suitable for the conditions. With this law, the licensing system was changed and all licensable activities were linked to a single licensing system. Thus, businesses can apply for a single license for all activities subject to license.
“premises licence” means a licence granted in respect of any premises, which authorises the premises to be used for one or more licensable activities. Premises license is given to a place, not to a person or institution. A premises license will be issued for any of the following.
- A fixed building or part of it;
- Those like the markets; A temporary movable structure such as a mobile bar, beer tent;
- A vehicle such as a burger van, bus, or limousine; and
- A ship, such as a floating restaurant or a canal boat.
“relevant licensing authority” is the authority in whose area the premises are situated. Where the premises are situated in the areas of two or more licensing authorities, the relevant licensing authority is the licensing authority in whose area the greater or greatest part of the premises is situated,
“Authorised person” means any of the following:
- an officer of a licensing authority in relevant licensing authority
- an inspector appointed by the fire and rescue authority for the area, the premises are situated.
- an appointed health and safety inspector.
- an officer of a local authority, for minimising or preventing the risk of pollution of the environment.
- in relation to a vessel, an inspector, or a surveyor of ships,
