SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 13Licensed Premises Gaming Machine Permits

Making of application

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1

A licensing authority may grant an application under this Schedule only if the applicant holds an on-premises alcohol licence.

2

A licensing authority may not refuse an application, or grant an application in respect of a different category or smaller number of gaming machines than that specified in the application, unless they have—

a

notified the applicant of their intention to refuse the application, or grant the application in respect of—

i

a smaller number of machines than that specified in the application,

ii

a different category of machines from that specified in the application, or

iii

both, and

b

given the applicant an opportunity to make representations.

3

A licensing authority may satisfy sub-paragraph (2)(b) by giving the applicant an opportunity to make—

a

oral representations,

b

written representations, or

c

both.

4

Sub-paragraph (2)(b) shall not apply in respect of a refusal if the refusal was by virtue of sub-paragraph (1).