Licensing procedure7
1
A person applying for a licence must—
a
apply in writing; and
b
include such documentation and information that may be required for taking the relevant licensing decision.
2
The Treasury—
a
are not required to consider an application which is incomplete; but
b
if an application is incomplete, must inform the applicant of the further documentation or information required.
3
The Treasury may grant a licence without an application having been made.
4
The Treasury may authorise a person to grant licences on their behalf.
5
A person who provides information, or produces a document, which he or she knows is false in a material particular with a view to obtaining a licence is guilty of an offence.
6
A person who recklessly provides information, or produces a document, which is false in a material particular with a view to obtaining a licence is guilty of an offence.