51 Register of clubs.E+W
(1)The [F1designated officer for the justices in any local justice area] shall keep a register of clubs holding registration certificates for premises in the area.
(2)The register shall show for the premises in respect of which a club is registered the hours [F2on Christmas Day,] if any, fixed as the permitted hours by or under the rules of the club (as notified to the [F3designated officer for] the justices), and shall contain such other particulars, and shall be in such form, as may be prescribed by regulations of the Secretary of State.
Any regulations under this subsection shall be made by statutory instrument, which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(3)The register shall at all reasonable times be open to inspection on payment of the appropriate fee (if any) by any person, and without payment by any officer of police, by any officer of Customs and Excise, or by any officer of the local authority who is authorised in writing to inspect it on their behalf.
(4)Written notice, signed by the chairman or secretary of the club, shall be given to the [F4designated officer for] the justices of any change in the particulars of the club which are contained or required to be contained in the register by virtue of regulations under this section; and if the notice required by this subsection is not given within forty-two days of the change, the chairman and secretary shall each be liable to a fine not exceeding [F5level 3 on the standard scale].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 51(1) substituted (1.4.2005) by The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/886), art. 1, Sch. para. 14(a)
F2Words in s. 51(2) substituted (6.8.1995) by 1995 c. 33, s. 4(1), Sch. 1 para. 2; S.I. 1995/1930, art. 2
F3Words in s. 51(2) substituted (1.4.2005) by virtue of The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/886), art. 1, Sch. para. 14(b)
F4Words in s. 51(4) substituted (1.4.2005) by The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/886), art. 1, Sch. para. 14(c)
F5Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46