1.—(1) This Order may be cited as the Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2014 and comes into force on 1st October 2014.
(2) In this Order “the 2010 Order” means the Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2010(1).
2.—(1) The 2010 Order is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) In article 3(3) for “1 to 3 and 5” substitute “1, 2 and 4”.
(3) For the Schedule substitute the Schedule set out in the Schedule to this Order.
3.—(1) Notwithstanding the substitution of the Schedule to the 2010 Order by article 2 of this Order, paragraph 1(2)(b) of the Schedule to the 2010 Order as in force immediately before the coming into force of this Order shall continue to have effect in relation to a relevant activity.
(2) In this article, “relevant activity” means an activity which—
(a)is not prohibited by paragraph 1(2)(b) of the Schedule to the 2010 Order as in force immediately before the coming into force of this Order only by virtue of it being available to an individual in respect of alcohol for consumption at a table meal as defined in section 159 of the Licensing Act 2003,
(b)is available only to an individual who holds a ticket or other written invitation in respect of that activity which was purchased by, or given to, that individual on or before 30th September 2014, and
(c)takes place on or before 5th April 2015.
Norman Baker
Minister of State
Home Office
11th September 2014