The Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

PART II N.I. PROCEDURE FOR RENEWALS OUT OF TIME

8.  Part I shall apply in relation to an application under Article 16 or 23(1) for the renewal of a licence as if— N.I.

(a) where the application is made under Article 16

(i) paragraphs 1 and 2 were omitted;

(ii) in paragraphs 3, 6 and 7 references to the renewal date were references to the time of the court sitting at which the application is to be made;

(b) where the application is made under Article 23(1)—

(i) paragraphs 1 and 2 were omitted;

(ii) in paragraph 3 for “not less than 3 weeks before the renewal date” there were substituted

“(a) not more than 6 weeks nor less than 2 weeks before the time of the court sitting at which the application is to be made, cause notice of the application to be published at least once in 2 newspapers circulating in the vicinity of the premises for which the transfer is sought;

(b) not less than 3 weeks before that time;”

(iii) in paragraphs 6 and 7 references to the renewal date were references to the time of the court sitting at which the application is to be made;

and the requirements of this Schedule shall be taken to be satisfied if the notices mentioned in paragraphs 3 and 6(a) were served by and upon either the holder of the licence or the person who intends to make application for the transfer.