Rogers and Norton
Solicitors
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Liquor Licensing
In 2005 the Licensing Act 2003 finally came into force and licensing law went through its first major change for 40 years.
This change will at least in theory allow 24 hour drinking and a relaxation of the licensing laws and control of licensing is now in the hands of the Local authorities. There are now two levels of licence; personal and premises licences.
Since November 2005 all public houses, restaurants, and nightclubs have to have the benefit of a Premises Licence in order to be used for the sale of alcohol.
Premises Licences
All premises licences have conditions attached and one of the major differences between the old and new law is that under the 2003 Act it is the applicant who volunteers those conditions. The conditions stay on the licence and define how the business is run. It is essential therefore that serious consideration is given to the nature of the conditions to be added to any application.
Because of our expertise in Licensing matters and commercial property transactions and business sales we are able to offer a one stop shop for anyone buying selling or leasing a pub, restaurant or licensed business.
Personal Licences
All sales of alcohol must be authorised by the holder of a Personal Licence who must have obtained the National Certificate for Personal Licence holders qualification. We can advise for Personal Licence applications and have close links with Inn-Training an accredited provider of the NCPLH course and can therefore arrange the training for you.
