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.