Legislation – The Alcohol Licensing (Coronavirus) (Regulatory Easements) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

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Introduction

1 Citation, commencement and extent

2 Modification of premises licences to authorise off-sales for limited period: temporary extension

Signature

Explanatory note

2023 No. 990
Licences And Licensing, England And Wales

The Alcohol Licensing (Coronavirus) (Regulatory Easements) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Approved by both Houses of Parliament
Made
Laid before Parliament
Coming into force
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 11(14) of the Business and Planning Act 20201.
The Secretary of State considers it reasonable to substitute the date specified in section 172F(10)(d)(i) of the Licensing Act 20032, as that Act has effect by virtue of section 11(2) of the Business and Planning Act 20203, and the date specified in section 11(13) of the Business and Planning Act 20204, with a later date in order to mitigate an effect of coronavirus5.
3

Section 11(2) of the Business and Planning Act 2020 modifies Part 9 of the Licensing Act 2003 so that it has effect as if, after section 172E, there were inserted sections 172F to 172L, for a limited period.

4

The date specified in those sections is 30 September 2023 pursuant to S.I. 2022/978.

5

“Coronavirus” has the meaning given by section 11(15) of the Business and Planning Act 2020.