131Application of net amount of levy paymentsE+W
(1)[F1In relation to a late night levy requirement,] the net amount of levy payments for any levy year must be applied as follows.
(2)The licensing authority—
(a)must pay the specified proportion of that amount to the relevant local policing body, and
(b)must apply the remainder of that amount in accordance with regulations.
(3)In subsection (2)(a), “specified proportion” means the proportion determined for the levy year under section 132(1)(b) or 133(1)(d).
(4)The specified proportion must be not less than 70 per cent.
[F2(4A)The licensing authority must publish information as to how it applies the remainder of the net amount mentioned in subsection (2)(b).
(4B)The information must be published at least once in each calendar year during which any part of the remainder is applied.
(4C)It is for the licensing authority to determine the manner in which the information is published.]
(5)Regulations may amend subsection (4) by specifying a different proportion in place of the proportion for the time being specified in that subsection.
(6)Regulations may make provision—
(a)as to the time or times at which payments are to be made by the licensing authority under subsection (2);
(b)for adjustments of payments in cases where payments or repayments are made [F3in respect of a levy] after the end of the levy year.
(7)Regulations under this section may make provision conferring functions or a discretion on a licensing authority.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 131(1) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 13.7.2023 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 18 para. 7(2); S.I. 2023/789, reg. 2(b)
F2S. 131(4A)-(4C) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 13.7.2023 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 18 para. 7(3); S.I. 2023/789, reg. 2(b)
F3Words in s. 131(6)(b) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 13.7.2023 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 18 para. 7(4); S.I. 2023/789, reg. 2(b)
Commencement Information
I1S. 131 in force at 31.10.2012 by S.I. 2012/2670, art. 2(b)