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LIQUOR LICENSING ACT 1997 - SECT 52

LIQUOR LICENSING ACT 1997 - SECT 52

52—Certain applications to be advertised

        (1)         This section applies to applications for—

            (a)         the grant of a licence (other than a temporary licence);

            (b)         the transfer of a licence;

            (c)         the removal of a licence;

            (e)         the conversion of a temporary licence into a permanent licence;

            (f)         a condition under section 36(2) authorising sale of liquor under a club licence for consumption off the licensed premises;

            (g)         consent of the licensing authority under section 105;

            (h)         the variation of trading hours previously fixed in relation to the licence, other than a variation to which section 50B(a) applies.

        (2)         Notice of an application to which this section applies must be given, in accordance with the regulations, to members of the public by notice placed on the licensed premises or, in the case of proposed licensed premises, on the relevant land, so as to be clearly visible to, and legible by, persons passing the premises or land.

        (2aa)         If an application to which this section applies seeks authorisation for an activity at, or use of, premises that does not also require an approval, consent or exemption under the law relating to planning or carrying out building work, the applicant may serve the application on the council for the area in which the premises are situated (even if the licensing authority has not given a direction that that council be notified of the application under subsection (3)).

        (2a)         A notice under subsection (2) must specify that the application and certain documents and material relevant to the application may be inspected at a place and during a period specified by the Commissioner.

        (2b)         The Commissioner must ensure that a copy of a notice under subsection (2) is published on a website maintained by the Commissioner.

        (3)         The licensing authority—

            (a)         may, in an appropriate case, dispense with, or modify, a requirement of this section; or

            (b)         may direct that—

                  (i)         notice be given under this section of other applications to the authority; or

                  (ii)         notice be given to specified authorities and persons in addition to the notice specifically required by this section.