What types of licences are there? There are a number of licences.
• Personal LicenceThis is a portable licence granted to an individual enabling him/her to sell alcohol at a premises licensed for the sale of alcohol. The licence’s duration is ten years and it is renewable. You can apply for a personal licence to the Council for the area in which you live. It will remain this Council’s responsibility to continue to licence you, even if you move away from the area. To hold a Personal Licence you must be over 18 years of age, not have any relevant criminal convictions (as set out in the Act), possess an approved licensing qualification and have submitted a correct and complete application which includes the fee payable. The fee for a Personal Licence is 37. There are various duties imposed on holders of Personal Licences. Ultimately a licence may be forfeited in the event of a relevant offence(s).
