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There are a number of qualifying clubs offences under the Licensing Act 2003.
9 June 2015
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Council or Police officers can prosecute persons for any of these offences. Cases can be dealt with by way of a formal caution or in the Magistrates Court. The Court may also order the forfeiture of a Personal Licence, or suspend it for up to six months. If you are convicted of an offence, the Police may also raise objections to you holding a Personal Licence, and the Council can hold a hearing to consider whether your Personal Licence should be revoked.
| Failing to notify the Council of any alterations to the name, or the rules, of the Clubs | Secretary of the Clubs | No defence available | £500.00 |
| Failing to notify the Council of cessation of authority to use the relevant registered address | Secretary of the Clubs | Reasonable excuse | £500.00 |
| Failing to give the Council the Clubs Premises Certificate when requiring to do so for updating etc | Secretary of the Clubs | Reasonable excuse | £500.00 |
| Failing to keep the Certificate (or certified copy) on the premises in the custody of the “nominated person” | Secretary of the Clubs | Reasonable excuse | £500.00 |
| Failing to ensure a summary of the Certificate (or a certified copy) AND a notice of the nominated person’s position is prominently displayed |
The nominated person | Reasonable excuse | £500.00 |
| Failing to produce the Certificate or certified copy when asked to do so by a constable or authorised person | Any person | Reasonable excuse | £500.00 |
| Obstructing an authorised person or constable wishing to enter and inspect on application for grant, variation or review | Any person | No defence available | £500.00 |
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