Other Offences Under The Licensing Act 2003
Mark S. Elliott has spent 25 years working in various management roles within the tenanted and leased divisions of the UK's largest breweries and pub companies. His extensive knowledge and day-to-day involvement with pubs and publicans make him well qualified to know what is required to run a successful pub. He shares his knowledge and many 'insider tips' with you in this book. Mark is based in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
OTHER OFFENCES UNDER THE LICENSING ACT 2003
It is an offence to carry on, or attempt to carry on, a licensable activity without the authorisation provided by a premises licence. An example of this would be endeavouring to sell alcohol without the required premises licence. Up to six months’ imprisonment or a fine of up to £ 20,000, is the penalty for being convicted of this offence.
An offence also occurs where any person working in licensed premises knowingly allows disorderly conduct on the premises (and they work in a capacity which allows them to prevent the conduct). The holder of the premises licence and the designated premises supervisor may also be held responsible. A fine of up to £ 1,000 applies to this offence.
It is an offence to sell, or attempt to sell, alcohol to a person who is drunk. It is also an offence to obtain alcohol for a person who is drunk. Fines of up to £ 1,000 are applicable to anyone convicted of these offences.
