Licence

Summary

If you wish to show, demonstrate or perform a hypnotism act in public, you must have authorisation from the local authority.

You must comply with any conditions attached to an authorisation.

Fee

• £82 - Application fee to be charged at time of application
• £38 - Maintenance fee to be charged prior to issue

Payment can be made by debit or credit card.

Validity/Renewals

Eligibility Criteria 

There are no specific eligibility requirements for hypnotism authorisations.

Application 

Applications must be in writing (including by electronic means) and must include:

• the applicant's name and address;
• details of previous performances;
• details of proposed future performance.

 Application Form

Please use the online application form to apply and make your payment.

Consultation 

There is no consultation process, but we will inform the police of your application and they may wish to contact you should they have any concerns.

Evaluation

There is no statutory period for determining applications; however, we aim to determine applications within 60 days.

Conditions 

The local authority may attach conditions to the authorisation.

Tacit Consent 

Right of Appeal 

Please contact Licensing Services in the first instance.

Customer Complaints 

If you wish to make a complaint please complete the online submission form.

Guidance 

Please contact Licensing Services for further guidance.

Relevant Legislation 

• Hypnotism Act 1952

We have made the information on these web pages as comprehensive as possible.  However, in attempting to simplify the law, certain requirements have been omitted.  Full details of what you must do are in the relevant legislation.
Laws can and do change.  Information was accurate when produced, but may have changed since.  We must advise that only the Courts can give an authoritative opinion on statute law.

If you wish to make a complaint please complete the online submission form.

Trade Associations 

• Agents Association
• Equity
• National Entertainment Agents Council
• Society for All Artists (SAA)

Further Information 

For further information and guidance please phone Licensing Services on 01225 477531 or email licensing@bathnes.gov.uk.

Additional contact details.