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Question 1

Is this Function of the licensing authority?
Issue closure orders for licensed premises

Answer 1

No

Question 2

Is this Function of the licensing authority?
Make representations on new premises license application

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Is this Function of the licensing authority?
Object to personal license applications from unsuitable applicants

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Is this an offence regarding under-18s and alcohol?
A 17 year old serving alcohol to the table in a restaurant

Answer 4

Not an offence

Question 5

Is this an offence regarding under-18s and alcohol?
Every sale of alcohol made by an under-18 being specifically authorised

Answer 5

Not illegal

Question 6

Is this an offence regarding under-18s and alcohol?
An adult sending a young person. To collect alcohol they have purchased over the telephone

Answer 6

Legal

Question 7

Under which circumstances might a police superintendent apply for a 24-hour closure order for all licensed premises in an area?

Answer 7

If it is necessary to prevent imminent disorder or nuisance taking place in an area.

Question 8

What must happen after a closure notice has been issued by the police or local authority for a particular licensed premises?

Answer 8

The premises must close immediately. The police or local council must make an application to the magistrates’ court for a closure order, unless the closure notice is cancelled. Magistrates must consider the application within 48 hours.

Question 9

For which reasons may a court issue premises with a closure order?

Answer 9

If the court is satisfied there has been or is likely to be disorderly, offensive, or criminal behaviour on the premises; use of the premises has or is likely to result in public nuisance; or there has been, or is likely to be, disorder near the premises.

Question 10

What powers do HM Revenue and Customs officers have regarding licensed premises?

Answer 10

They may enter, search for, and remove smuggled goods for which duty has not been paid.

Question 11

Under what circumstances can the police or authorized officers enter licensed premises?

Answer 11

At any reasonable

Question 12

A standard temporary event notice must be submitted at least __ working days prior to the start of the event.

Answer 12

10

Question 13

A late temporary event notice must be submitted no earlier than __ days and no later than __ working days prior to the start of the event.

Answer 13

9
5

Question 14

The maximum length of time a permitted temporary event may last is __ hours.

Answer 14

168

Question 15

A personal licence holder may submit up to __ temporary event notices, and a non-personal licence holder (aged __ or above) may submit up to __ temporary event notices in a calendar year.

Answer 15

50
18
5

Question 16

There must be at least __ hours between temporary event notices given by a premises user for the same premises.

Answer 16

24

Question 17

Premises are limited to __ temporary events covering a maximum total of __ days per calendar year.

Answer 17

15
21

Question 18

Where a temporary event notice is given in writing, the premises user must send __ copy to each relevant person (police and environmental health) and __ copies to the licensing authority.

Answer 18

1
2

Question 19

Wines have abv within this range

Answer 19

8% to 16% abv

Question 20

Cider has an abv within this range

Answer 20

3% to 8.5% abv

Question 21

Drinks with an abv of this (or less) can be sold without a license

Answer 21

0.5%

Question 22

The percentage of abv most spirits have

Answer 22

40%

Question 23

Alcohol-free drinks may contain up to this amount

Answer 23

0.05% abv

Question 24

Beers and lagers usually have an abv within this range

Answer 24

3% to 9% abv

Question 25

Drinks with an abv of up to this are classed as low-alcohol

Answer 25

1.2%

Question 26

How many members are there in the Licensing Sub Committee?

Answer 26

3

Question 27

Which level of Penalty is issued when failing to produce a Personal License requested by a Police Officer?

Answer 27

£500

Question 28

When does the Licensing Policy get renewed?

Answer 28

Every 5 Years

Question 29

How many Standard and Late TENs can a Personal License Holder apply for?

Answer 29

50 TENs -including 10 Late TENs

Question 30

What percentage of Alcohol by Volume (abv) is the legal definition for Alcohol?

Answer 30

0.5% or more

Question 31

How many units of Alcohol are recommended by the UK medical officer as safe to drink/day?

Answer 31

2-3

Question 32

How many units of Alcohol are recommended by the UK medical officer as safe to drink/day?

Answer 32

2-3

Question 33

One alcohol unit is measured as?

Answer 33

10ml of pure alcohol

Question 34

Which one of the following is exempt from selling alcohol without the need of a Premises Licence?

Answer 34

Trains

Question 35

An applicant for a premises licence is expected to carry out a risk assessment

Answer 35

In relation to the licensing objectives

Question 36

Under the Licensing Act 2003, the penalty for allowing disorderly conduct within licensed premises is a fine no more than:

Answer 36

Level 3 on the standard scale (£1000)

Question 37

The Magistrates' Court may make a Closure Order if it is satisfied that:

Answer 37

Noise from the premises is causing a public nuisance

Question 38

Under the Gambling Act 2005, what is the minimum age at which a person can buy a lottery ticket

Answer 38

18

Question 39

If a personal licence holder fails to inform a court that they hold a personal licence and they are convicted of a relevant offence, they must:

Answer 39

Inform the relevant licensing authority of the conviction

Question 40

What best defines retail sale of alcohol?

Answer 40

Sale of alcohol to the end user for consumption either on or off the premises

Question 41

Why could a council review a premises licence?

Answer 41

Due to a problem at the venue where a complaint was raised

Question 42

How long do the police have to object to a personal licence application?

Answer 42

14 days

Question 43

Where should any licensing hearing appeals be made?

Answer 43

To the local magistrates court in the area where the hearing took place

Question 44

What is the age limit on Party Poppers?

Answer 44

16

Question 45

How many members make up a full licensing committee?

Answer 45

10-15

Question 46

On average, how long does it take for 1 unit of alcohol to be removed from the body?

Answer 46

1 hour

Question 47

What best defines retail sale of alcohol?

Answer 47

Sale of alcohol to the end user for consumption either on or off the premises

Question 48

Each licensing authority is responsible for appointing a licensing committee consisting of no more than:

Answer 48

15 members

Question 49

How long can a closure order last i imminent disorder is expected?

Answer 49

24 hours

Question 50

What is the maximum penalty that may be imposed on a person convicted of selling alcohol to an individual aged under 18?

Answer 50

An unlimited fine

Question 51

Who can authorise underage persons to carry out test purchasing on licensed premises?

Answer 51

Weights and Measures inspectors

Question 52

On what grounds can the Magistrates Court issue a closure order?

Answer 52

Noise from the premises is causing a serious public nuisance

Question 53

When is the sale of alcohol on or from a vehicle allowed?

Answer 53

When the vehicle is temporarily parked

Question 54

What is the importance of the licensing objectives?

Answer 54

They provide the framework of licensing law

Question 55

What should be done if someone is suspected of buying alcohol on behalf of a minor?

Answer 55

Refuse the sale and report the incident

Question 56

Which of the following could be considered a breach of the licensing objective to prevent public nuisance? a) Playing loud music late at night b) Selling alcohol without ID c) Selling alcohol to a drunk person d) Allowing overcrowding at the premises

Answer 56

a) Playing loud music late at night

Question 57

What should you do if someone who appears underage fails to provide valid ID when purchasing alcohol?

Answer 57

Refuse the sale

Question 58

What is the maximum penalty for breaching the conditions of a premises licence? a) £500 fine b) £1,000 fine and 3 months' imprisonment c) £20,000 fine and/or 6 months' imprisonment d) Unlimited fine and/or 6 months' imprisonment

Answer 58

c) £20,000 fine and/or 6 months' imprisonment

Question 59

What should be done with a fake ID presented by a customer?

Answer 59

Refuse the sale and explain why

Question 60

What action can the police take if they suspect that alcohol is being sold without a licence? a) Request a review of the premises licence b) Enter the premises at any time and seize the alcohol c) Issue an on-the-spot fine d) Shut down the premises immediately

Answer 60

b) Enter the premises at any time and seize the alcohol

Question 61

What is the maximum number of Late TENs that a personal licence holder can submit in a calendar year?

Answer 61

10