UK Statutory Instrument 2005 United Kingdom

Licensing Act 2003 (Fees) Regulations 2005

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2 compliance obligations, 3 practical guides · 4 journeys

Who this Act binds

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What this Act requires

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Part 1 — GENERAL

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Part 2 — PREMISES LICENCES

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Part 3 — CLUB PREMISES CERTIFICATES

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Part 4 — PERMITTED TEMPORARY ACTIVITIES, PERSONAL LICENCES

Part 5 — MISCELLANEOUS EXEMPTIONS

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Schedules

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

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Local Authority

Primary

Local Authority (Environmental Health / Licensing / Planning)

Local councils enforce food safety (via Environmental Health Officers), issue alcohol licences, grant planning permission, and regulate certain business activities at local …

Police

Police Forces

Enforce criminal law including licensing conditions (e.g. alcohol, entertainment), knife sales restrictions, and age-restricted product sales. Work with trading standards on enforcement …

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Made under

Licensing Act 2003 2003 Primary Act

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