Interim Authority
This procedure provides for the continuation of a premises
licence when the holder of a premises licence:
- dies
- becomes mentally incapable
- becomes bankrupt
For the purposes of this legislation bankruptcy has the same
meaning as in the Insolvency Act
A person who has a prescribed interest in
the premises concerned or is connected to the former holder of the
premises licence immediately before the licence lapsed may give
interim notice to the Licensing Authority. Such notice must be
accompanied by the relevant fee For the notice
to be valid it must be given not later than 7 days after the
premise licence lapses. Only one interim authority
notice may be given.
The effect of the interim authority is to reinstate the premises
licence from the time the notice is received and the person giving
the notice becomes the licence holder.
If the person giving the interim notice is not the designated
premises supervisor (DPS) and the licensable activities include the
sale of alcohol by retail that person must give notice to the DPS
that they have become the holder of the premises licence.
An interim Authority may be cancelled by the Licensing Authority
following an objection by the police on grounds that the crime
prevention objective will not be promoted. Where such an
objection is made a hearing must be held to determine the
matter.
Contact the Licensing Section
Telephone: 01304 872295
E-mail: licensing@dover.gov.uk
