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This document provides guidance for applicants completing the application form for a Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003, including the application process, fees, and requirements.

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How to fill out LICENSING ACT 2003: SECTION 17

1. Read the Licensing Act 2003 to understand the specific requirements of Section 17.
2. Determine if your premise requires a premises license under this section.
3. Gather the necessary documentation, including proof of identity and address, and consent from any property owners.
4. Complete the application form for a premises license, ensuring all sections are filled accurately.
5. Prepare an operating schedule detailing how the premises will be managed, including proposed hours of operation and activities to be conducted.
6. Submit your application to the relevant local authority, along with the required fee.
7. Ensure that a notice of your application is displayed at the premise for a minimum of 28 consecutive days.
8. Await a decision from the local authority and respond to any requests for further information or objection from local residents.

Who needs LICENSING ACT 2003: SECTION 17?

1. Any individual or organization that intends to sell alcohol, provide regulated entertainment, or offer late-night refreshment.
2. Establishments such as bars, pubs, nightclubs, and restaurants seeking to operate legally under the Licensing Act.
3. Event organizers planning functions that involve alcohol distribution or entertainment activities.

People Also Ask about

What is the maximum penalty for breaching a mandatory licensing condition?

Increased penalties for breach of licence condition – a person faces a maximum fine of £20,000 or imprisonment for up to 6 months, or both.

What is the maximum penalty for selling alcohol to an intoxicated person?

Supplying alcohol to an intoxicated person can be very expensive. The licensee or staff can be fined up to $11,000 or be issued with an on-the-spot fine by way of a penalty notice. It is also an offence for other patrons to supply alcohol to an intoxicated person, with a maximum fine of $1,100 applying.

What is the maximum penalty for selling alcohol without the authority of a personal licence holder?

The sale or supply of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment or late night refreshment must be authorised by a premises licence, club premises certificate or temporary event notice. The penalty for not doing so is severe - a maximum £20,000 fine and/or up to six months imprisonment.

What is the maximum penalty for serving alcohol?

Anyone who gives, sells, or enables the sale of alcoholic beverages to someone who is intoxicated is committing a misdemeanor. The penalty is the same as selling alcohol during prohibited hours–$1000 and/or six months in county jail.

What is the penalty for selling alcohol without a licence in the UK?

The unauthorised licensable activities provision is central to the enforcement of the licensing regime introduced by the Act. The sentence on conviction of this offence, is a fine up to £20,000, or up to six months' imprisonment, or both. What is meant by 'exposing alcohol for unauthorised sale'?

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What is LICENSING ACT 2003: SECTION 17?

LICENSING ACT 2003: SECTION 17 pertains to the licensing of premises for the sale of alcohol. It outlines the process for obtaining a premises license to sell alcohol, including the conditions and requirements that must be met.

Who is required to file LICENSING ACT 2003: SECTION 17?

Any individual or organization wishing to sell alcohol from a specific premises must file LICENSING ACT 2003: SECTION 17. This includes businesses, charitable organizations, and individuals acting on their own.

How to fill out LICENSING ACT 2003: SECTION 17?

To fill out LICENSING ACT 2003: SECTION 17, applicants must complete a prescribed form that requires details such as the premises address, the name of the applicant, the nature of the business, and proposed hours of operation. Additional information may include a plan of the premises and any relevant prescribed fees.

What is the purpose of LICENSING ACT 2003: SECTION 17?

The purpose of LICENSING ACT 2003: SECTION 17 is to regulate the sale of alcohol by ensuring that the premises is suitable for such activities and meets local and national licensing objectives, such as preventing crime and disorder, protecting public safety, and preventing public nuisance.

What information must be reported on LICENSING ACT 2003: SECTION 17?

The information that must be reported on LICENSING ACT 2003: SECTION 17 includes the name and address of the applicant, details of the premises, the type of license being applied for, the nature of the business, and any relevant restrictions or conditions the applicant proposes to meet.