SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 10Family Entertainment Centre Gaming Machine Permits
Renewal
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1
The holder of a permit may apply to the licensing authority for renewal of the permit.
2
An application for renewal may not be made—
a
before the period of six months ending with the date on which the permit would otherwise expire in accordance with paragraph 12, or
b
after the beginning of the period of two months ending with that date.
3
The provisions of this Schedule shall have effect (with any necessary modifications) in relation to an application for renewal as they have effect in relation to an application for a permit.
4
A licensing authority may refuse an application for renewal of a permit only on the grounds—
a
that an authorised local authority officer has been refused access to the premises without reasonable excuse, or
b
that renewal would not be reasonably consistent with pursuit of the licensing objectives.
5
Paragraph 12 shall have effect in relation to a renewed permit as if the date of renewal were the date specified under paragraph 11(1)(c).
6
A permit shall not cease to have effect by virtue only of paragraph 12 while—
a
an application for renewal of the permit is pending, or
b
an appeal against a decision on an application for renewal of the permit is pending.