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LICENSING ACT, 1961
This Act places on local authorities responsibilities in relation to licensed restaurants and
clubs and is largely concerned with amendments to the general Licensing Laws.
Part III of the Act (operative from 1st March 1962) deals with the sale and supply of intoxicating
liquor in club premises, which must be registered with the clerk to the justices for the petty
sessions area in which the premises are situated Such registration shall be for a period of twelve
months in the first case.
Objection to any registration may be made by the Police or the local authority, and officials
of the Public Health Department have visited all premises in respect of which registration has been
sought. The premises have been inspected with three main points in mind - compliance with Food
Hygiene Regulations of that part of the premises concerned with the storage and sale of food,
adequacy of sanitary accommodation and adequacy and efficiency of ventilation arrangements.
It has been possible to improve or require certain facilities at several premises and the new
powers given to the local authority is considered to be most helpful.
No of applications for registration investigated 39
No. of cases where works required or objection recommended 9