32  Interim Authority Notices

32.1  Generally a licence will remain in force for as long as the licence holder continues to operate the business, unless it is revoked, or it is specified that it has effect for a limited period and that period expires. However, if the holder of a Premises Licence dies, becomes mentally incapable or becomes insolvent, then the licence will lapse.

32.2  If, within a seven day period of such circumstances, a person who had an interest in the premises concerned, or is connected to the person who held the Premises Licence immediately before it lapsed, gives the Licensing Authority an Interim Authority Notice, the licence will be reinstated for a two-month period.

32.3  At the end of the two months it will lapse unless an application for a transfer of the licence is made.

32.4  A person is connected to the former holder of a Premises Licence if, and only if:

a.  the person is the personal representative in the event of the holder’s death;

b.  in respect of someone who has become mentally incapable, the person is acting under section 6 of the Enduring Powers of Attorney Act 1985; or,

c.  in the event of insolvency, the person is acting as an Insolvency Practitioner.

32.5  Interim Authority Notices must also be served on the Police. If the Police consider that the grant of an Interim Authority Notice would undermine the prevention of crime objective, the Licensing Authority will arrange a hearing to consider the Notice.

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