Licensing Act 2003 - What do I need a licence for?

Licensing Act 2003

Activities covered by the Act

  • The retail sale of alcohol (including via the internet or mail order)
  • The wholesale of alcohol to members of the public
  • The supply of alcohol to members of registered clubs
  • The supply of hot food or hot drink between 2300 and 0500 hours which include both premises and 'mobile traders'
  • The provision of regulated entertainment in the presence of an audience

Regulated entertainment includes:

  • Performance of a play
  • Film exhibitions
  • Indoor sporting events
  • Boxing or wrestling events (indoor and outdoor)
  • Performing live music
  • Playing recorded music (except incidental music)
  • Dance performances
  • Entertainment of similar descriptions