Part 1 Provisions for Combatting Crime and Disorder

Chapter 2 Provisions for combatting alcohol-related disorder

Closure of unlicensed premises

28 Sections 19 to 27: interpretation

1

In sections 19 to 27 and this section—

  • “closure notice” means a notice under section 19(1) or (2);

  • “closure order” means an order under section 21;

  • “intoxicating liquor” has the same meaning as in the Licensing Act 1964 (c. 26);

  • “notice” means notice in writing;

  • “premises” includes any land or other place (whether enclosed or otherwise);

  • “sale” includes exposure for sale; and

  • “unlicensed sale” means any sale which is in contravention of section 160 of the Act of 1964 (selling liquor without licence).

2

In sections 19 to 27 “local authority” means—

a

in relation to England—

i

a county council;

ii

a district council;

iii

a London borough council;

iv

the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority;

v

the Council of the Isles of Scilly;

b

in relation to Wales, a county council or a county borough council.

3

References in sections 19 to 27 to a person who has an interest in the premises are references to any person who is the owner, leaseholder or occupier of the premises.