What places are exempt from having a premises licence?

What venues are exempt from a premises license?

These are: Local authority premises. No licence is needed for any entertainment taking place on the premises of the local authority as long as the entertainment is being provided by or on behalf of the local authority. Hospital premises.

Can a venue with a club premises certificate not do?

Licensable Activities

The main difference between a Club Premises Certificate and a Premises Licence is that clubs may not sell alcohol to members of the public. The club may only supply alcohol to members and their guests.

What premises are exempt from the requirement for alcohol sales to be authorized by a personal licence holder?

The one exception is a community premises that has successfully applied to waive the DPS requirement under section 41D of the act. Anyone who does not hold a personal licence must be authorised to sell alcohol by a personal licence holder. There is no such requirement for the supply of alcohol in a members' club.

Are bars and restaurants in entertainment parks exempt from having a premises licence?

You need a premises licence for any premises or site offering licensable activities. Examples of licensable activities are: the sale of alcohol. the provision of regulated entertainment, such as plays, live music, recorded music and dance - exemptions apply, see premises licence guidance.

Understanding Premises Licences

Which of the following places are exempt from needing a licence?

Is a DJ classed as live music?

Q: I've heard that DJs are live music under the Live Music Act and I might not need permission for recorded music. Is this true? A: A DJ who is mainly playing tracks would not be classed as 'Live Music' but might if he or she was performing a set which largely consisted of mixing recorded music to create new sounds.

Does a DPS have to be on the premises?

In every licensed premises that is authorised for the sale by retail of alcohol, one personal licence holder must be specified as the DPS. A DPS does not have to be present at the licensed premises at all times but they must be easy to contact when not present.

How many TENs can you have in a year?

You can get up to five TENs a year. If you already have a personal licence to sell alcohol, you can be given up to 50 TENs a year. A single premises can have up to 15 TENs applied for in one year, as long as the total length of the events is not more than 21 days.

Can police enter a private members club?

Can the police enter a private members club? If you have a club premises certificate, your premises are protected against police spot checks, and the police only have limited rights to enter club premises.

What is a key difference between club premises certificates and premises licences?

The certificates is different to a premises licence, as you are not required to specify a designated premises supervisor. Certificates are also exempt from some of the immediate closure powers available to the police. Certificates only allow activities to be carried on for club members and their guests.

Does a village hall need a premises licence?

Although church buildings, community centres and village halls still require a Premises Licence relating to regulated entertainment they are exempt from having to pay any fees.

Do I need an alcohol licence for a party?

Alcohol and food

Food can be served and sold up to 11pm without a licence. If you want to serve or sell it after 11pm, contact your council. You do not need a licence to give alcoholic beverages away as prizes, like a bottle of champagne for a winning raffle ticket, but there are rules about what can be given away.

Can I listen to the radio at work without a licence?

Yes, if you are listening to the radio in the workplace or another public place, you probably need to pay for a music licence. However, different rates apply depending on how many people are listening and the size of the public space/ workplace.

Which of the following can a venue with a club premises certificate not do?

A club premises certificate authorises the supply of alcohol and regulated entertainment in a qualifying club. In a qualifying club there is technically no sale by retail of alcohol (except to guests) because members of the club already own all the assets of the club, including the alcohol.

How many DPS can a venue have?

A premises can only have one DPS but it may have numerous personal licence holders. It is advisable that you have at least another member of staff with a valid personal licence, so that in the event that your DPS leaves suddenly, a quick variation of DPS can be made.

Do I need a ten if I have a premises licence?

You should give a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) if you want to carry out a 'licensable activity' on unlicensed premises. As mentioned, these are often ad-hoc events for unlicensed premises, but licensed premises may give a TEN if they wish to temporarily exclude to their current Premises Licence.

How much does a TENS licence cost?

You will have to pay a fee of £21. You must send a copy of the TEN to the police and environmental health at least 10 working days before the event. If you apply online, the council will contact the police and environmental health for you. You can only apply for a TEN as an individual, not an organisation.

What does not require a premises licence?

You don't need a licence for some types of entertainment, including: educational or promotional films. films shown as part of an exhibition in a museum or gallery. incidental music (live or recorded)

Can a DPS go on holiday?

There is no requirement that the DPS must be present all the time, or even in immediate contact. The DPS can, for example, go on holiday without having to amend the licence by appointing a replacement.

Can police enter licensed premises?

(1)Where a constable or an authorised person has reason to believe that any premises are being, or are about to be, used for a licensable activity, he may enter the premises with a view to seeing whether the activity is being, or is to be, carried on under and in accordance with an authorisation.

Do you need a licence for karaoke?

Some entertainments may cross the boundaries between music and dance, but will still require licensing if provided to entertain an audience. Events involving karaoke, capoeira displays, poetry slams or other mixed performances, might fall within this category.

Do you need permission to play songs as a DJ?

DJ licenses are also known as public performance licenses, and they grant you permission to play a song in public while ensuring that the artist receives royalties from the song. Even retail stores need to obtain this type of license in order to play a song in their store for customers.

Is being a DJ self-employed?

DJs are typically self-employed, that means they are their own employer and responsible for managing their own finances and taxes.