Offences relating to organising eventsE+W
39.—(1) A person who contravenes a requirement in—
(a)paragraph 4 of Schedule 1,
(b)paragraph 4 of Schedule 2,
(c)[F1paragraph 5] of Schedule 3, or
(d)paragraph 4 of Schedule 4,
commits an offence.
(2) A person who, without reasonable excuse, is involved in organising a large unlicensed music event commits an offence.
(3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)—
(a)“large unlicensed music event” means an event—
(i)at which more than 30 people are in attendance,
(ii)at which music is played or performed for the purpose, or for purposes which include the purpose, of entertainment, and
(iii)where the playing or performance of the music is—
(aa)a licensable activity (within the meaning of the Licensing Act 2003 M1), and
(bb)not carried on under and in accordance with an authorisation (within the meaning given by section 136(5) of that Act);
(b)a person is not involved in organising a large unlicensed music event if the person's only involvement is attending it.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 39(1)(c) substituted (26.4.2021 immediately before the start of the day) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/502), regs. 1(2), 2(9)
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 39 in force at 20.12.2020, see reg. 1(3)
Marginal Citations