SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 2 Grant, Renewal, Cancellation and Transfer of Licences
Proceedings on application for grant or renewal
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On the consideration of any application for the grant or renewal of a licence under this Act, a licensing authority may take evidence on oath and may make such order as they think fit for the payment of costs (or, in Scotland, expenses)—
a
by the applicant to any person who made an objection to the grant or renewal which was not withdrawn before the date referred to in paragraph 14(2)(b) of this Schedule, or
b
by any such person to the applicant.