The Licensing Act 2003 is now with us and has the effect of modernising the legislation governing the sale and supply of alcohol and control of public entertainment. Responsibility for licensing personnel and premises will become the sole responsibility of District Councils .
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7 January 2005
- This is the date before which licensing authorities must have determined and published their first licensing policy statement, which will apply for the three year period starting with that date.
7 February 2005
- First appointed day. Licensing Authorities begin processing licensing applications for conversions to premises licences, club premises certificates,simultaneous variations, new licences/certificates. Fast track applications for personal licences being made thereafter.
March 2005
- DCMS proposes to release draft regulations on Temporary Event Notices for public consultation.
Approximately 9 months after the first appointed day (November 2005)
- Second appointed day.
- End of old licensing regimes.
- New premises licences and club premises certificates given effect.