Part 8Closure of premises
Closure of identified premises
164Application to magistrates' court by police
1
The responsible senior police officer must, as soon as reasonably practicable after a closure order comes into force in respect of any relevant premises, apply to a relevant magistrates court for it to consider the order and any extension of it.
2
Where an application is made under this section in respect of licensed premises, the responsible senior officer must also notify the relevant licensing authority—
a
that a closure order has come into force,
b
of the contents of the order and of any extension of it, and
c
of the application under subsection (1).