Gambling Act 2005

Consideration of application

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8(1)A licensing authority may prepare a statement of principles that they propose to apply in exercising their functions under this Schedule.

(2)A statement under sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, specify matters that the licensing authority propose to consider in determining the suitability of an applicant for a permit.

(3)In exercising their functions under this Schedule a licensing authority—

(a)need not (but may) have regard to the licensing objectives, and

(b)shall have regard to any relevant guidance issued by the Commission under section 25.