The Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

8.  Part I shall apply in relation to an application under Article 16 or 23(1) for the renewal of a licence as if—

(a)where the application is made under Article 16

(i)paragraphs 1 and 2 were omitted;

(ii)in paragraphs 3, 6 and 7 references to the renewal date were references to the time of the court sitting at which the application is to be made;

(b)where the application is made under Article 23(1)—

(i)paragraphs 1 and 2 were omitted;

(ii)in paragraph 3 for “not less than 3 weeks before the renewal date” there were substituted—

(a)not more than 6 weeks nor less than 2 weeks before the time of the court sitting at which the application is to be made, cause notice of the application to be published at least once in 2 newspapers circulating in the vicinity of the premises for which the transfer is sought;

(b)not less than 3 weeks before that time;

(iii)in paragraphs 6 and 7 references to the renewal date were references to the time of the court sitting at which the application is to be made; and the requirements of this Schedule shall be taken to be satisfied if the notices mentioned in paragraphs 3 and 6(a) were served by and upon either the holder of the licence or the person who intends to make application for the transfer.