Licensing Act 1964 (repealed)

[F1 F2 9B Supplementary provisions relating to interim authorities. E+W

(1) Where an application for an interim authority is made under section 9A of this Act within seven days of the power of the licensing justices to transfer a justices’ licence becoming exercisable by virtue of section 8(1) of this Act—

(a) an interim authority shall be deemed to have been granted in respect of the premises; and

(b) subject to subsection (2) of this section, that authority shall remain in force for a period of 14 days beginning with the date of the application.

(2) An interim authority deemed to have been granted by virtue of subsection (1) of this section shall cease to have effect if, within the period of 14 days mentioned in that subsection—

(a) the chief officer of police, or

(b) an officer of police designated by him,

by notice in writing served on the applicant and the licensing justices, objects to the granting of an interim authority under section 9A of this Act.

(3) The power conferred on licensing justices by section 9A of this Act—

(a) may be exercised by a single justice, and

(b) may be exercised otherwise than at licensing sessions.

(4) A justice to whom application is made under section 9A of this Act for an interim authority may examine the applicant on oath.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Cross heading inserted (1.2.1998) by 1998/114, art. 3(1)

F2 Ss. 9A and 9B inserted (1.2.1998) by S.I. 1998/114, art. 3(1)